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Suffragettes Mary Aldham and Ethel Cox Date: c. 1914
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This powerful photograph captures the determination and courage of two prominent Suffragettes, Mary Aldham and Ethel Cox, during their arrest in the early 1910s. The Suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, was a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights and gender equality. Mary Aldham and Ethel Cox, both committed activists, were among the thousands of women who engaged in various forms of civil disobedience to bring attention to their cause. In this image, Mary Aldham and Ethel Cox are seen being escorted by police officers after being arrested for protesting outside the Houses of Parliament in London. The women, dressed in their suffragette uniforms, display a defiant and unwavering demeanor, despite the physical restraint of the officers. Their determined expressions and unyielding gaze convey the strength of their convictions and their unwavering commitment to securing the right to vote for women. The Suffragette movement, which lasted from 1903 to 1918, saw over 1,000 women and men being arrested, enduring force-feeding, and even being sentenced to prison. The movement's tactics, which included window-breaking, arson, and hunger strikes, drew widespread public attention and ultimately led to the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of the Suffragettes, who fought tirelessly for women's suffrage and paved the way for future generations to continue the fight for gender equality and women's rights.
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