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Processions of suffragists in London 1908
Women and men protesting womens right to vote in London, notably a procession leaving Parliament Square for Hyde Park. The image is titled " woman more militant than ever", however this procession is described as " quiet and peaceful" and six thousand policemen were reportedly in place to protect the protesters from hooligans.
1908
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Woman More Militant than Ever - A Quiet and Peaceful Procession for Women's Suffrage in London, 1908
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The image captures a significant moment in the history of women's rights as thousands of suffragists and supporters gathered in London for a peaceful procession towards Hyde Park, advocating for women's right to vote. The title "Woman More Militant than Ever" may seem contradictory to the scene depicted in the photograph, but it reflects the growing determination and intensity of the suffrage movement at the time. The year was 1908, and the women's suffrage movement was gaining momentum. The extension of the franchise to women was a pressing issue, and the suffragists were not afraid to make their voices heard. Despite the title, this procession was described as quiet and peaceful, with women and men marching side by side, carrying banners and chanting slogans. The image shows a group of women, some wearing sashes and carrying banners, leaving Parliament Square and making their way towards Hyde Park. The atmosphere was tense, with six thousand policemen reportedly in place to protect the protesters from hooligans who opposed their cause. The suffragettes, known for their militant tactics, had gained a reputation for disruptive protests and property damage, but this procession was a deliberate display of peaceful activism. The suffragists' determination to secure the right to vote was a political statement that challenged the social norms of the time. Their activism paved the way for universal suffrage, which was granted to women in the UK in 1928. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the courage and persistence of the suffragists and their allies in the fight for women's rights and political representation.
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