Follow in the footsteps of the Suffragettes as they bomb, slash, and smash for their cause - the right to vote!

Starting Location

12 Saint George street

1 hour, 15 minutes

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Description

The suffragettes were a militant organization that campaigned for 'Votes for Women' during the early 20th century. This was a long and dangerous battle, fought by women who had the courage to stand up and be counted.

Come walk through London's West End, where suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst and her foot soldiers carried out their campaign — from window-smashings and hunger strikes to mass protests and even bombings. We will discover exactly why the government regarded these women as the biggest threat to the British Empire.

Emmeline's great granddaughter, Helen Pankhurst, will take you into the National Gallery to stand in front of the very painting the Suffragette set off a homemade bomb. And we'll sit down to a traditional English tea in the very dining room where the Suffragettes planned their militant actions. Let's discover how this movement of brave women changed England, and laid the groundwork for the equal rights movements of today.

Tips & Hours

• This Detour is best taken between 8:00am- 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, or Saturday morning before noon. Outside these hours, one or more of the stops may be closed.
• This is one of the most bustling neighborhoods of London, so wear comfortable shoes and expect lots of pedestrians on the streets.

Credits

Narrator

Dr Helen Pankhurst

Head of Content

Heather Schuster

Executive Producer

Stacey Book

Producer

Danielle Clark

Series Producer

Laurie Harris

Sound Design Supervisor

Julian Kwasneski

Music Supervisor

Mikael Sandgren

Audio Post Production services by Bay Area Sound

Matthew Strasser 

Cameron Taylor

Featured Voices

Carolyn Backhouse

Image Credits

• Cover Photo: Sam Gordon

Podcast Episode Contributing Volunteers

Kris L.

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