8 ways Yorkshire has changed the world
In the 19th and 20th centuries many of the biggest social and political changes originated or gained unstoppable momentum in Yorkshire.
Tag: Suffragette
The First Woman in Parliament Square
Millicent Fawcett is the first woman in history to have a statue in Parliament Square. We take a look at some of the lesser-known men and women who fought for the vote.
A History of Feminism Through 5 Objects
From Suffragette to Women’s Libber, lesbian activists to intersectional feminists, the archives at Bishopsgate Institute are full of fearless women who’ve take up the feminist cause since 1900.
How Did Women Win the Right to Vote?
Take a look at some of the key people, places and moments in the campaign for women’s rights to vote.
Suffragettes: 7 Places Where History Happened
Following 50 years of campaigning by Suffragists, the Suffragettes pushed for the vote through militant action and civil disobedience.