Procession to welcome the early release of suffragettes from prison on 19 December 1908. Artist: Unknown
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Procession to welcome the early release of suffragettes from prison on 19 December 1908. Procession in Trafalgar Square to welcome Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928), Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958) and Mary Leigh (1885-1965) on their early release from Holloway Prison. Women on white horses drew their carriage and lines of WSPU (Women's Social and Political Union) members marched in support. The three women had been jailed for their part in inciting the public to 'rush' the House of Commons in October 1908.
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People Information
Creator
- Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
- Emmeline Pankhurst: British: Campaigner for women's suffrage, hon secretary and treasurer of the WSPU
- Christabel Pankhurst: British: Campaigner for women's suffrage, suffragette
- Mary Leigh: British: Suffragette, campaigner, activist
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster
- 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4194x2555
File Size : 31,394kb
Aliases
- 321046
- 0600001613
- 2-378-358
- 2378358
- 321046
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