Franchise Collection

Suffragette, The House That Man Built Banner. Pro-Suffrage Viewpoint, showing suffragettes carrying a banner. Based on an actual banner

First female to speak in the House of Commons
Margaret Travers Symons (1879 - after 1951), suffragette, the first woman to speak in the House of Commons, who made her way in after running past policeman, Mr Idris into the chamber

Arrest of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Street, 13th February 1908 (b / w photo)
XJF996613 Arrest of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Street, 13th February 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

1867 Tory Seamanship
The Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship The Constitution lies wrecked and adrift. A comment on Disraelis Reform Act, which extended the franchise. Date: 1867

Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, 1784 (colour etching)
XCF290957 Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, 1784 (colour etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806)

Women trying to vote at New York polling station, 1871
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), noted American feminist, with her sister Jennie Claflin, try to vote in the New York election of 1871, but are turned away

Meeting at St James's Hall, 1880
3479934 Meeting at St James's Hall, 1880; (add.info.: Meeting at St James's Hall, London, to further the cause of Women's suffrage)

Chartists processing from the mass meeting on Kennington Common towards Blackfriars Bridge, London
530816 Chartists processing from the mass meeting on Kennington Common towards Blackfriars Bridge, London, where the police stopped them crossing the Thames: 10 April 1848

Woman's suffrage meeting in St James's Hall, 1885
3479932 Woman's suffrage meeting in St James's Hall, 1885; (add.info.: Woman's suffrage meeting in St James's Hall, London, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women's Suffrage, Female political emancipation, 1880
3479862 Women's Suffrage, Female political emancipation, 1880; (add.info.: Women's Suffrage, Female political emancipation.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mass meeting of Chartists on Kennington Common, London, 10 April 1848. In centre is the wagon carrying Fergus
530818 Mass meeting of Chartists on Kennington Common, London, 10 April 1848. In centre is the wagon carrying Fergus O'Connor and the other delegates

Women's Suffrage, 1884
3479933 Women's Suffrage, 1884; (add.info.: Women's Suffrage, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Votes for women, 1910
3479919 Votes for women, 1910; (add.info.: Votes for women. An officer congratulates a woman on getting the vote. She responds by observing that it only applies to women over 30)

Women's Suffrage, 1910
3479918 Women's Suffrage, 1910; (add.info.: Women's Suffrage. Two suffragettes joke about their intentions for a bonfire.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

John Bull looking forward to the Land of Promise where there will be Parliamentary Reform, repeal of the Corn Laws
527916 John Bull looking forward to the Land of Promise where there will be Parliamentary Reform, repeal of the Corn Laws, Free Trade, abolition of Window Tax. Cartoon JL Marks, London, c1832

The Man Wot pays the Taxes' An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832
527785 The Man Wot pays the Taxes' An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832. 'In what better condition am I now that the Reform Bill has past I have

The fate of the women's suffrage bill, 1880
3479863 The fate of the women's suffrage bill, 1880; (add.info.: The fate of the women's suffrage bill. The Bill has been given the face of Lydia Ernestine Becker (1827-90)

John Stuart Mill spoke in the house of commons in favour of Women's suffrage, 1867
3479864 John Stuart Mill spoke in the house of commons in favour of Women's suffrage, 1867; (add.info.: John Stuart Mill (1806-1873)

Reform of franchise: Police officers confronting Reform League demonstrators at Marble Arch, London
527657 Reform of franchise: Police officers confronting Reform League demonstrators at Marble Arch, London, and attempting to prevent them entering Hyde Park, 1866. Engraving c1880

1776 - Retouching an Old Masterpiece - 1915, Life magazine cover, 1st July 1915 (colour litho)
3709799 1776 - Retouching an Old Masterpiece - 1915, Life magazine cover, 1st July 1915 (colour litho) by Stahr, Paul C. (1883-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Selection of suffragette banners 1908
Some of the 770 banners carried by suffragettes and suffragists as they marched from the embankment to the Royal Albert Hall

Police removing suffragettes chained to railings 1908
Police officers removing Edith New and Olivia Smith from the railings of 10. Downing Street. The image is interestingly captioned

A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6
3709898 A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6, 1894 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Watched by a baleful Disraeli, Leader of the Conservative opposition, the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, hands a puzzled yokel his franchise

Cartoon, Women's Suffrage - John Bull and Mrs Bull
Political cartoon, Women's Suffrage - John Bull and Mrs Bull in conflict over the franchise Date: 1891

King William IV proroguing Parliament, House of Lords, April 1831, during the Great Reform crisis - My lords and gentlemen, I have come to meet you for the purpose of proroguing this Parliament'

Mr Herbert Gladstone in the witness-box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, 1908 (sepia photo)
STC321042 Mr Herbert Gladstone in the witness-box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond being read the warrant for their arrest
STC321040 Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond being read the warrant for their arrest, 13th October 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print)
4073067 The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catch of the Season)

Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst hiding in the roof garden at Clement's Inn
STC321039 Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst hiding in the roof garden at Clement's Inn, 12th October 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print)
4073068 At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Last)

Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958) speaking in Trafalgar Square, October 1908 (b/w photo)
1765640 Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958) speaking in Trafalgar Square, October 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Suffragist Lucy Branham burns the "hollow phrases" of President Woodrow Wilson across from the White House
4073013 Suffragist Lucy Branham burns the "hollow phrases" of President Woodrow Wilson across from the White House

Suffrage descendants Peggy and Hope Anthony hold floral tributes in front of the Woman Suffrage Monument in the U. S
3709818 Suffrage descendants Peggy and Hope Anthony hold floral tributes in front of the Woman Suffrage Monument in the U.S

Police seize the banners of suffragists before they reach the U. S. Senate, 1918 (sepia photo)
5974483 Police seize the banners of suffragists before they reach the U.S. Senate, 1918 (sepia photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo)
3709816 Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

An Election Scene at Kilkenny, illustration from The Illustrated London News, May 14th, 1859 (engraving)
XJF347941 An Election Scene at Kilkenny, illustration from The Illustrated London News, May 14th, 1859 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Attack on the Westgate Hotel, Newport on 4th November 1839 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294003 Attack on the Westgate Hotel, Newport on 4th November 1839 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Approximately 5)

Legislative Map of France following the Universal Suffrage law voted on the 31st May 1850, printed by Burty
CHT291519 Legislative Map of France following the Universal Suffrage law voted on the 31st May 1850, printed by Burty, Paris (1851) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Officious Passenger: Reform of Parliament - extension of the franchise
527686 The Officious Passenger: Reform of Parliament - extension of the franchise. The Prime Minister, Lord John Russell, asking John Bright to stop trumpeting the Reform Bill

Extremes must meet; or, a bit of Practical Science (engraving)
2777134 Extremes must meet; or, a bit of Practical Science (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extremes must meet; or, a bit of Practical Science)

Comic postcard, Votes for Women satire - We only want what the men have got!! Date: 20th century

Cartoon, Mr Gladstone Sent For -- a satirical comment on the General Election success of the Liberal Party, headed by William Gladstone

Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner... at Greenwich
Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner; or, Parties at Greenwich -- rival politicians encounter each other at the traditional summertime Whitebait Dinner in Greenwich, SE London

Cartoon, The Return From Victory (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, The Return From Victory -- a satirical comment on Disraelis success in getting his Reform Bill passed after a third reading in the House of Commons on 15 July 1867

Cartoon, The Political Tailors (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Political Tailors -- a satirical comment on Disraelis progress with his Reform Bill. He would like his political rival, Gladstone, to give him a helping hand, but Gladstone refuses

Cartoon, Extremes Must Meet (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, Extremes Must Meet; or, A Bit of Practical Science -- a satirical comment on Disraelis Reform Bill, in which men can qualify for the vote if they are ratepayers

Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger -- a satirical comment on Disraelis agreement to include lodgers in his Reform Bill, declaring himself the Father of the Lodger Franchise

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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.