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Emily Wilding Davison - Suffragette
Emily Wilding Davison (1872-1913). Died after throwing herself in front of the Kings horse at the Derby in June 1913, She is wearing a prisoners brooch and another medal. Date: circa 1910
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Emily Wilding Davison (1872-1913): A Visionary Suffragette and Martyr of the Early 20th Century This evocative portrait captures the unwavering determination and courage of Emily Wilding Davison, a pioneering British suffragette who dedicated her life to the fight for women's right to vote. Died in June 1913, Davison is best known for her radical and ultimately fatal act of throwing herself under the King's horse, Anmer, during the Epsom Derby. The photograph, taken circa 1910, shows Davison wearing a Prisoners' Brooch and another medal, symbols of her commitment to the suffrage cause and her numerous arrests. Her expression is resolute, reflecting the extreme tactics employed by the militant wing of the suffragette movement. Emily Wilding Davison was a leading figure in the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), an organization that employed militant tactics to draw attention to the suffrage cause. Her actions were not only a call for the extension of voting rights to women but also a protest against the government's refusal to engage in meaningful dialogue with suffragette leaders. Davison's tragic death at the age of 41 galvanized public support for the suffrage movement and brought the cause to the forefront of national attention. Her sacrifice paved the way for the passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote for the first time in British history. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the suffragettes and the sacrifices they made in their quest for equality and the right to vote.
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