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Jennie Baines speaking in Trafalgar Square, 1908, (1947). Creator: Unknown
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Jennie Baines speaking in Trafalgar Square, 1908, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Jennie Baines speaking in Trafalgar Square, 1908, (1947). Jennie Baines (1866-1951), British-Australian campaigner for womens suffrage, addressing a mass rally of Suffragettes in central London on 12 December 1908, following her release from Armley Gaol in Leeds. She had been convicted of unlawful assembly, and was the first Suffragette to be tried by a jury. She was found guilty and sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment - her release was celebrated by a brass band and a procession of Suffragettes as she was carried through the streets of London in an open carriage on her way to Trafalgar Square. From " The Saturday Book", Seventh Year, edited by Leonard Russell. [Hutchinson, St. Albans, 1947]
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1908 in Trafalgar Square, London. The focal point of the image is Jennie Baines, a remarkable British-Australian campaigner for women's suffrage. Having just been released from Armley Gaol in Leeds after being convicted of unlawful assembly, she fearlessly addresses a massive rally of Suffragettes. Jennie Baines stands tall on a stage amidst an ocean of determined women fighting for their rights. Her powerful speech resonates with passion and determination as she advocates for equality and justice. This momentous occasion marks her historic trial by jury, making her the first Suffragette to face such scrutiny. As the crowd listens intently to her words, they celebrate her release with great fanfare. A brass band plays jubilantly while Suffragettes proudly carry Jennie through the streets of London in an open carriage towards Trafalgar Square. Their procession symbolizes hope and resilience in the face of adversity. This evocative photograph captures not only a pivotal moment in history but also showcases the strength and unity among these courageous women who fought tirelessly for gender equality. It serves as a reminder that progress often comes at great personal sacrifice. Preserved within the pages of "The Saturday Book" edited by Leonard Russell, this image transports us back to an era where brave individuals like Jennie Baines paved the way for future generations' rights and freedoms.
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