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Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence
Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence. Mrs Pethick-Lawrence (1867-1954) portrait. Joint editor of Votes for Women Honorary Treasurer National Womens Social & Political Union. Date: circa 1910
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Editor Emmeline Honorary Joint Lawrence Pethick Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Treasurer Votes Rights
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This portrait captures Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence (1867-1954), a pivotal figure in the British suffragette movement during the early 20th century. Born in Bristol, England, Pethick-Lawrence dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and suffrage. She rose to prominence as the joint editor of "Votes for Women," the official newspaper of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS), and later became the Honorary Treasurer of the National Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). During this period, the suffragette movement gained significant momentum, with women engaging in various forms of civil disobedience to demand the right to vote. Pethick-Lawrence's leadership and dedication were instrumental in organizing and funding these protests, which included demonstrations, window-breaking, and arson attacks on government buildings. Her unwavering commitment to the cause earned her the nickname "Mother of the Militants." This photograph, taken circa 1910, offers a glimpse into the determined and resolute expression of a woman who refused to be silenced. Pethick-Lawrence's legacy extends beyond the suffragette movement, as she continued her activism in various areas, including peace campaigns and labor rights. Her contributions to the fight for women's suffrage remain an essential part of British history, inspiring future generations to challenge societal norms and strive for equality and justice.
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