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Suffragette on Bonfire West Chislehurst 1908
Suffragette on Bonfire West Chislehurst 1908. A group of of men with pitchforks place two suffragette figures on top of the bonfire at West Chislehurst, Kent. The scarecrow figures, complete with Votes for Women signs and flag, were part of the 5th November celebrations in a Kent Village, in 1908. A similar event with suffragettes as the guy took place at nearby Chislehurst. Date: 1908
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the fight for women's suffrage in 1908, as a group of men place two suffragette figures atop the bonfire during the 5th November celebrations in West Chislehurst, Kent. The scarecrow-like effigies, dressed in suffragette attire and bearing "Votes for Women" signs and the suffrage flag, were a shocking and divisive addition to the traditional Guy Fawkes Night festivities. Similar incidents had occurred at nearby Chislehurst, fueling tensions between the suffragettes and the local community. The image serves as a stark reminder of the hostility and resistance faced by the suffragette movement during their relentless campaign for the right to vote. The men, armed with pitchforks, appear determined and unyielding, while the suffragette figures, despite their precarious position, remain defiant, their resolve unbroken. This powerful photograph offers a unique insight into the complex social and political climate of the time, and the ongoing struggle for women's rights.
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