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Suffragette Arson Felixstowe
Suffragette Arson Felixstowe. The ruins of the Bath Hotel, felixstowe Suffolk, with crowd of onlookers, following the spectacular blaze on 28th April 1914. Two suffragettes Hilda Burkitt (1876-1955) and Florence Tunks were later convicted of starting the fire. Date: 1914
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a daring and controversial act committed by two British suffragettes, Hilda Burkitt and Florence Tunks, in the coastal town of Felixstowe, Suffolk, on the evening of April 28, 1914. The ruins of the Bath Hotel, a popular seaside establishment, stand as a testament to their determination and the intensity of the spectacular blaze that engulfed the building. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, had been employing increasingly radical tactics to gain public attention and support for their cause. Arson attacks on unoccupied buildings were among the methods used to demonstrate their resolve and to disrupt the daily lives of the British populace. The Bath Hotel, which had been closed for the winter season, was chosen as the target for this particular act of arson. As the fire raged on, a large crowd of onlookers gathered, drawn by the excitement and curiosity of the unfolding events. The photograph captures the sense of awe and anticipation among the onlookers, many of whom would have been sympathetic to the suffragettes' cause. However, the actions of Burkitt and Tunks were not without consequences. They were later arrested and convicted of starting the fire, and both women were sentenced to prison terms. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the courage and conviction of the suffragettes, who were willing to risk their freedom and even their lives in their quest for women's suffrage. The ruins of the Bath Hotel, and the crowd of onlookers gathered around them, stand as a testament to the impact of their actions and the historical significance of the suffragette movement.
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