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Suffragette Arson Rivington Pike. The ruins of the bungalow built by William Hesketh Lever, the industrialist and soap magnate, at Rivington Pike, near Bolton. It was burnt down by a lone, militant suffragette, Edith Rigby (1872-1949) on 7th July 1913. She confessed to the police, was convicted and sentenced to nine months hard labour. Date: 1913
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Suffragette Arson: A Defiant Act of Protest at Rivington Pike This evocative image captures the ruins of a once grand bungalow nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Rivington Pike, near Bolton. The bungalow, built by the influential industrialist and soap magnate, William Hesketh Lever, was a symbol of wealth and privilege. However, on the fateful day of July 7, 1913, this tranquil scene was disrupted by an act of defiance that would forever change the course of women's history. Edith Rigby, a militant suffragette, single-handedly took matters into her own hands and set fire to the bungalow as a protest against the denial of women's suffrage. Rigby, born in 1872, was a determined and courageous activist who was willing to risk her freedom for the cause. After the arson, she confessed to the police, was convicted, and sentenced to nine months of hard labor. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, had been growing in intensity in the early 1900s. Frustrated by the lack of progress, some suffragettes resorted to militant tactics, including arson, to bring attention to their cause. The burning of Rivington Pike was one of the most notable acts of militancy during this period. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by suffragettes like Edith Rigby in their fight for women's rights. Their actions paved the way for the passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote. Today, we honor their legacy and continue to fight for gender equality and women's rights.
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