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Franchise: A Journey of Female Empowerment The suffragette movement, symbolized by "The House That Man Built" banner
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Franchise: A Journey of Female Empowerment The suffragette movement, symbolized by "The House That Man Built" banner, ignited a powerful wave of change in the fight for women's rights. From the Devonshire Canvas of 1784 to the women trying to vote at a New York polling station in 1871, these brave individuals paved the way for future generations. In a thought-provoking cartoon titled "Women's Suffrage - John Bull and Mrs Bull, " we witness an ongoing struggle against societal norms. Even King William IV proroguing Parliament couldn't silence their voices. The trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, captured in sepia photos like Mr Herbert Gladstone in the witness-box, showcased their unwavering determination. Emmeline Pankhurst herself endured imprisonment within Holloway Prison. In one poignant image, she is seen confined within a cell while fighting for what she believed in. Alongside her were Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond as they listened to the warrant for their arrest on that fateful day in October 1908. "The Catch of the Season, " an editorial cartoon from 1917, highlights how this movement became an integral part of society's fabric. It was no longer just about voting; it was about equality and justice for all women. Even when forced into hiding on Clement's Inn roof garden, Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst continued their relentless pursuit towards progress. Finally, victory arrived with illustrations like "At Last. " This depiction shows a female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise—a momentous occasion that forever changed history—published by Punch magazine on January 23rd, 1918. Captured forever through photographs such as Christabel Pankhurst speaking passionately in Trafalgar Square or those sepia-toned images documenting pivotal moments along this arduous journey—the franchise became more than a concept.