Suffragette Meeting Exchange Flags Liverpool
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Suffragette Meeting Exchange Flags Liverpool
Suffragette Meeting Exchange Flags Liverpool. A suffragette addresses a group of men at Exchange Flags Liverpool in October 1909. Many suffragette meetings were held in this area of the city, near the Cotton exchange and at the rear of the Town Hall. Captioned, A chat to the men on Women suffrage. Exchange Flags Oct/09. Date: 1909
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Addresses Area Captioned Chat Cotton Exchange Held Liverpool Meeting Meetings Rear Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the fight for women's suffrage in Liverpool during October 1909. The image, titled "A chat to the men on Women suffrage. Exchange Flags Oct/09," depicts a determined suffragette addressing a group of men at Exchange Flags, a bustling commercial area near the Cotton Exchange and the rear of the Town Hall. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, gained significant momentum in Liverpool, a city known for its industrial prowess and vibrant social activism. Exchange Flags, with its historic buildings and central location, became a popular venue for suffragette meetings. In this photograph, the suffragette, her face set with conviction, engages the men in a passionate discourse on the importance of women's suffrage. The men, some with furrowed brows, others with curious expressions, listen intently, their body language revealing a range of emotions from skepticism to intrigue. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of the suffragette movement in Liverpool and the broader struggle for women's rights. It also underscores the importance of dialogue and engagement in driving social change. This powerful image, with its compelling narrative and historical significance, serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the ongoing quest for gender equality. The date, 1909, marks an important milestone in the suffragette movement, as it was a year before the first mass militant action by the Women's Social and Political Union, which would further galvanize the movement and bring women's suffrage to the forefront of national consciousness.
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