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Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square
Keir Hardie (1856-1915), founder of the Labour party, addressing suffragettes at a free speech meeting in 1908 - Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy (1834-1913) can be seen with Hardie on the platform. Date: 1908
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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in Britain, as Keir Hardie, the founder of the Labour Party, addresses a passionate crowd of suffragettes at Trafalgar Square in London in 1908. Hardie, a prominent Scottish politician and socialist, was a strong advocate for women's rights and labor rights throughout his career. He is seen here on the platform, gesticulating passionately as he delivers his impassioned oration to the large and attentive crowd. Two prominent suffragette leaders, Emmeline Pankhurst and Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy, can be seen on the platform with Hardie, lending their support and influence to the cause. Pankhurst, a pioneering figure in the women's suffrage movement, would go on to found the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) and lead the militant campaign for women's suffrage. Wolstenholme Elmy, an early suffragette and journalist, was a key figure in the suffrage movement and played a crucial role in organizing public meetings and protests. The date of this photograph is significant, as it marks a turning point in the suffrage struggle. The year 1908 saw a surge in militant activism by the suffragettes, with a series of protests and demonstrations taking place across the country. This free speech meeting at Trafalgar Square was just one of many events that would help to raise awareness and galvanize support for the cause. As Hardie speaks, the crowd listens intently, their faces expressing a range of emotions from determination and hope to frustration and anger. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the suffragettes, who fought tirelessly for their right to vote and to be recognized as equal citizens in British society.
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