Votes for Women Bill Posting
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Votes for Women Bill Posting
Votes for Women Bill Posting. Suffragettes Keenly sticking bills on everything - Policemen, letter boxes, dogs and even walls. Date: circa 1910
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Bill Bills Boxes Keenly Letter Policemen Posting Sticking Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Votes Walls Rights
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This photograph, taken circa 1910, offers a glimpse into the intense and determined efforts of the British Suffragettes as they advocated for women's right to vote. The image, titled "Votes for Women Bill Posting," depicts a group of passionate Suffragettes keenly sticking bills on various surfaces, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to the cause. The women in the photograph are seen affixing posters to a range of objects, from policemen and letter boxes to dogs and walls. Their actions were a bold and defiant statement against the societal norms of the time, which denied women the fundamental right to participate in the political process. The Suffragettes' bill posting campaign was a crucial part of their broader strategy to raise awareness and generate public support for women's suffrage. By plastering cities with their messages, they were able to reach a wider audience and galvanize more people to join their cause. Despite the challenges they faced, including harassment from the police and public backlash, the Suffragettes remained undeterred. Their unwavering dedication and perseverance eventually paid off, as women in the United Kingdom were granted the right to vote in 1918. This photograph is an important historical record of a pivotal moment in the fight for women's rights and serves as a reminder of the courage and determination of the Suffragettes who paved the way for future generations.
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