The Suffragettes in Pictures

by Diane Atkinson

Foreword by Glenda Jackson. A unique photographic record of what Suffragette life was like during the campaign leading up to WW I.

Genres: History, Feminism, Nonfiction, Photography

206 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1997

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

"What a woman may be and not yet have the vote - a mother, a nurse, mayor, a doctor, a teacher, a factory hand. What a man may be and not yet lose the vote - a convict, a lunatic, a drunkard, unfit for service, a proprietor of white slaves."

This is a very interesting picture book, with the appropriate corresponding captions and information about said photo, documenting the suffrage movement. There are many photos which I have not seen before, and many notable suffragettes are featured. The movement is often criticised for neglecting the working class woman, but this book shows that the movement aimed to be fully inclusive of all women. Support from various male figures is also touched upon.

A great visual guide to suffragettes and their work.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some very interesting stuff.
I enjoyed seeing how far these woman would go for what they believe in.
Great book

[Erik Buitenhuis · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was too shallow for my liking, I didn't really learn anything from it.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Selection of photos each accompanied by a contemporary quotes. Interesting

[Karen]

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“Deeds not Words” was the WSPU motto, but when it comes to piecing together their history, former London Museum curator Diane Atkinson knows the value of pictures. Documenting the work that went on in and outside suffragette HQ, the book (one of many Atkinson has written on suffragettes) contains photographs of press-room activities, packed marches and welcoming parties for newly-released prisoners, as well as brutal accounts of the abuse of women on what came to be known as Black Friday.