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Suffragette Paddington & Marylebone W. S. P. U
Suffragette Paddington & Marylebone W.S.P.U. The W.S.P.U office at 52, Praed Street, Paddington, the Paddington and Marylebone headquarters from 1912. The organizer was the Hon. Evelina Haverfield, companion of Vera Jack Holme. The woman on the far left of the group may be Mrs. Haverfield. Date: 1912
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early days of the British Suffragette movement, as members of the Paddington and Marylebone branch of the Women's Social and Political Union (W.S.P.U) gathered at their headquarters located at 52, Praed Street in Paddington. The year was 1912, and the organizer of this local chapter was the Honorable Evelina Haverfield, a companion of Vera Holme, a prominent Suffragette leader. The image shows a determined group of women, dressed in their iconic purple, white, and green colors, gathered around a table filled with documents and literature. The woman on the far left of the group, with a serious expression and a hat adorned with a feather, may be Mrs. Haverfield herself. Her presence and leadership were crucial in the fight for women's suffrage in this area of London. The Paddington and Marylebone W.S.P.U office served as a hub for organizing protests, rallies, and other activities aimed at raising awareness and putting pressure on the government to grant women the right to vote. The Suffragettes' relentless campaigning and civil disobedience eventually led to the Representation of the People Act of 1918, which granted some women the right to vote for the first time in British history. This photograph is an important historical record of the Suffragette movement and the vital role that local branches, like the one in Paddington and Marylebone, played in securing women's suffrage. It is a testament to the courage and determination of the women who fought for their rights and paved the way for future generations.
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