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Suffragette Militant Attack on Golf Course
Suffragette Militant Attack on Golf Course. A Suffragette under cover of darkness, pours acid on the golf course, unaware shes being watched. Caption reads, Don t be surprised if its your Wife who doctors the greens. A spate of such attacks were perpetrated by militants from the WSPU who embarked on property destroying spree from 1912 onwards. Date: circa 1913
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This thought-provoking image captures the audacious spirit of the Suffragette movement in the early 1910s. In the dead of night, a Suffragette, clad in a long coat and hat, pours acid onto a golf course, oblivious to the watchful eyes that surround her. The caption reads, "Don't be surprised if it's your Wife who doctors the greens." The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), a militant organization fighting for women's suffrage, was responsible for a series of property-damaging attacks from 1912 onwards. This photograph, believed to have been taken around 1913, is a testament to their unwavering determination to secure the right to vote for women. Suffragettes, as these activists were known, employed various tactics to draw attention to their cause. While some engaged in peaceful protests and marches, others resorted to more radical methods, such as arson, window-breaking, and sabotage. The attack on the golf course was just one of many such incidents that made headlines during this period. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and risks that Suffragettes took to bring about change. It also underscores the importance of persistence and the power of collective action in effecting social transformation. Today, we look back at this period with admiration for the courage and conviction of these women who refused to be silenced or sidelined, and paved the way for women's suffrage and broader gender equality.
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