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Suffragette Black Friday 1910
Suffragette Black Friday 1910. Outside the Houses of Parliament on 18th November, a deputation led by Mrs. Pankhurst and Members of the W.S.P.U tried to force their way into the House. A six hour siege ended with dozens of arrests and brutal assaults on women. Note banners reading No more shuffling carry the bill. Date: 1910
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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom, during the Black Friday demonstration on 18th November 1910. The image shows a determined group of Suffragettes, led by Emmeline Pankhurst and members of the Women's Social and Political Union (W.S.P.U), gathered outside the Houses of Parliament. They had come to present a petition demanding the right to vote for women, but were met with resistance from the authorities. In the photograph, the women are seen holding banners with the defiant message "No more shuffling, carry the bill." This slogan reflected their growing frustration with the slow progress of political reform and their demand for immediate action. The situation soon escalated into a six-hour siege, during which the Suffragettes attempted to force their way into the House. The confrontation ended with dozens of arrests and brutal assaults on the women. The Black Friday demonstration marked a turning point in the suffrage movement, drawing widespread public attention to the cause and galvanizing support for the militant tactics employed by the W.S.P.U. This iconic image serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the Suffragettes in their fight for women's rights and suffrage.
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