10th October 1903: Foundation of Womens Social & Political Union, known as the Suffragettes

Published: Oct. 10, 2024, 2:05 a.m.

Frustrated by the lack of progress made by the National Union of Women\u2019s Suffrage Societies from whom the group had split, the WSPU soon became known for its militant and sometimes violent actions under the motto \u2018Deeds, not ...