In the early 20th century suffragettes battled for the right to vote and other freedoms . Often derided , they are seen here parading, with children, in London . Some of the suffragettes became nurses and tended soldiers in France in a world cocked up by males. ( Little Darwin Photograph Collection .)
Addendum: It has been suggested that this photograph was taken when 4000 suffragettes, all dressed in white and carrying laurel wreaths, marched to mark the death of a leading member , Emily Davis , who was fatally injured when she ran in front of the king's horse on Derby Day, June 4, 1913. As she lay in hospital spiteful messages were sent abusing her and suffragettes.
Addendum: It has been suggested that this photograph was taken when 4000 suffragettes, all dressed in white and carrying laurel wreaths, marched to mark the death of a leading member , Emily Davis , who was fatally injured when she ran in front of the king's horse on Derby Day, June 4, 1913. As she lay in hospital spiteful messages were sent abusing her and suffragettes.
