The rebel suffragette
Adams, Beverley2021
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The suffragette movement swept the country in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Led by the Pankhurst's, the focus of the movement was in London with demonstrations and rallies taking place across the capital. But this was a nationwide movement with a strong northern influence with Edith Rigby being an ardent supporter. Edith was a controversial figure, not only was she was the first woman to own and ride a bicycle in her home town but she was founder of a school for girls and young women. Edith followed the example of Emmeline Pankhurst and her supporters and founded the Preston branch of the Women's Social and Political Union. She was found guilty of arson and an attempted bomb attack in Liverpool following which she was incarcerated and endured hunger strike forming part of the 'Cat and Mouse' system with the government. This is the story of a life of a lesser known suffragette. This is Edith's story.
Main title:
The rebel suffragette / Beverley Adams.
Author:
Adams, Beverley, author
Work:
Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword History, 2021.
Collation:
168 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781526773906 (hbk)
Dewey class:
324.623092
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3170811