Suffragette Proudly Goes to Glory

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Suffragette Proudly Goes to Glory

Suffragette Proudly Goes to Glory. Waving her Votes for Women Flag, defiantly, the suffragette in the back of a Black Maria, Proudly goes to - Glory. Date: circa 1910

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Glory Maria Proudly Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Votes Waving Rights

EDITORS COMMENTS
is an evocative and powerful image from the early 20th century women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom. The photograph, believed to have been taken around 1910, captures the defiant spirit of a suffragette as she is transported in the back of a Black Maria, a type of police van, while waving her "Votes for Women" flag. The suffragette's determined expression and unwavering commitment to the cause are palpable in this image. Her raised flag, emblazoned with the words "Votes for Women," serves as a symbol of her unyielding resolve and her belief in the importance of women's right to vote. The Black Maria, a symbol of authority and control, only adds to the significance of her act of defiance. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles endured by suffragettes during their fight for women's suffrage. The suffrage movement, which began in the late 19th century, saw women taking to the streets in protest, engaging in civil disobedience, and even going on hunger strikes to demand the right to vote. The movement reached its peak around 1910, with the militant wing of the suffragettes engaging in more radical tactics, such as setting fire to empty buildings and damaging property. Despite the challenges and hardships, the suffragettes' efforts eventually paid off. In 1918, some women in the UK were granted the right to vote, and in 1928, all women over the age of 21 were given the same voting rights as men. Today, this photograph stands as a testament to the courage and determination of the suffragettes and their pivotal role in the history of women's rights and suffrage.

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