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The struggle For women’s suffrage in Britain, 1865-1928

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Event date: 06 Mar 2013 - 06 Mar 2013

Presenter: June Purvis, Emeritus Professor of Women's and Gender History
Time: 6.00 - 7.00pm followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street

The struggle for women’s suffrage in Britain, begun in 1865, was hard and long. It was not until 1928 that equal suffrage was granted to women. This talk will explore the campaigns of the suffrage societies, especially the suffragette movement, founded by Emmeline Pankhurst in 1903.

Admission is free but by ticket only from Eventbrite.