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Suffragette Demonstration Hyde Park 1908
Suffragette Demonstration Hyde Park 1908. Advertisement for an excursion train to London from Ipswich on Sunday June 21st 1908. This was to take part in the W.S.P.U Womens Sunday rally, held in Hyde Park. The return fare was 4/3d, leaving Ipswich at 10.48 a.m, and returning (from Liverpool St) at &.30 p.m Date: 1908
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Demonstration Excursion Fare Held Hyde Ipswich Leaving Liverpool Rally Return Returning Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Sunday Wspu Rights
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This photograph captures the spirit of the Suffragette movement during the Women's Sunday Rally in Hyde Park, London, 1908. The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), a militant organization fighting for women's right to vote, organized this historic event. The advertisement in the foreground invites women from Ipswich to join the demonstration by taking an excursion train to London. The return fare was set at a reasonable 4/3d (4 shillings and 3 pence), with the train departing Ipswich at 10.48 a.m and returning from Liverpool Street Station at 3.30 p.m. The WSPU rally, held in Hyde Park, was a significant moment in the fight for women's suffrage, attracting thousands of supporters. The Suffragettes, as these women were known, wore their distinctive colors of purple for loyalty, green for hope, and white for purity. They carried banners and signs, passionately advocating for their cause. The determination and resolve in their eyes are palpable, reflecting their unwavering commitment to securing the right to vote for women. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich history of the Suffragette movement and the sacrifices made by these courageous women in their quest for equality. The WSPU's efforts culminated in the Representation of the People Act of 1918, which granted some women the right to vote. This photograph is a testament to their perseverance and the impact they had on shaping the future of women's rights.
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