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Suffragettes Picketing Parliament
Photograph from the early 20th century showing women standing next to the gates of the Houses of Parliament. Policeman can be seen further along the street.
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WHEN PATIENCE DID NOT SEEM A VIRTUE IN THE EYES OF MANY PARLIAMENTARIANS, SUFFRAGETTES “PICKETTING” ENTRANCES TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS TO PERSUADE MEMBERS TO VOTE IN FAVOUR OF WOMAN’S SUFFRAGE
Our photograph illustrates some of the less strenuous methods adopted by the Suffragettes in their endeavours to gain the vote- the peaceful picketing of the House of Commons by ladies of the white, green and purple, who made it their business to persuade as many Members as possible to vote for their cause.
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