Join me in celebrating the suffragettes

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Now, more than any time since the fight for the vote, women are having to fight.

FGM. Unequal pay. Sexual harassment. #MeToo. Mental load. Women's spaces. Pink toys. Sport. Caring responsibilities. Unconscious bias. Sector limits. Forced marriage. Prostitution. Exploitation. Femicide. Domestic violence. Maternity leave.

The list doesn't end.

I've brought some ribbon : green (give) white (women) violet (votes). (Good shades at the works right now). I'll be making up something subtle, both to celebrate the Suffragettes and thank them for what they did, and as a symbol of my commitment to keep fighting. And a reminder, I'm sure I'll need it.

I hope some of you will join me.

If anyone hasn't yet seen the Lucy Worsley documentary film on the Suffragettes, I can't recommend it highly enough. What those women went through on our behalf is horrific, and humbling. Some of them were force-fed three times a day for months, and they just went on enduring.

One of the school mums works at a place that does all this printing to order (you know the sashes that usually appear on stag and hen dos etc) and apparently they've been absolutely swamped with orders for replica votes for women sashes with the anniversary and media coverage lately.

Inspired by this thread, here are my subtle new nails, celebrating the Suffragettes!

Great to hear about these celebrations. They really were such amazing women.

I love your nails Katya!

I was originally thinking of doing something a bit more subtle so let me know if anyone thinks of something.

Oh - that's lovely!

If anyone hasn't yet seen the Lucy Worsley documentary film on the Suffragettes, I can't recommend it highly enough.

Ooh thanks I'll definitely give that a watch!

Watching this as I needlepoint. Seems appropriate. I do like Lucy Worsley and her way of making sure she gets to wear clothes from whatever era she is talking about.

Ooh yes. I've actually been toying with the idea of a suffragette ribbon tattoo, perhaps around my wrist. Real ribbon would be easier in the short term ( and significantly less painful! )

If anyone hasn't yet seen the Lucy Worsley documentary film on the Suffragettes, I can't recommend it highly enough.

I was really well done. My husband watched it too, like the good feminist he is, but even he was shocked by the forced feeding scenes. He knew it happened, but had no idea how brutal it was.

Now I've got the ribbon I may just plait a bracelet for when the other isn't suitable.

Found out there's a suffragette parade in a town not too far away If I get up early. Trying to find out the time.

The British Newspaper Archive has added the suffragette newspaper The Common Cause to the online collection. It's fascinating reading.

Subscription to access, unfortunately, but you can find it here: www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles?title_search=common+cause

And I've just found one of my family in it! I've long suspected she was involved, from what else I know of her, but it was amazing to see her name leap out.

^ that's awesome to find out.

Wow! That is incredibly cool Stonè.

Well I knew she was hoping to stand for parliament in 1930, so I reckoned she would have been busy before that!

My dad, who used to go stay with her in the 1960s, says she was known by everyone in her town, and obviously held in considerable affection. She was very adept at organising and getting people on board. I know that during WWII she carried on teaching in a much-bombed city, and also worked supporting refugees.

I don't think I can live up to her achievements – but she makes me want to try.

She sounds truly remarkable. I have no doubt you're proud of her but I reckon she'd be pretty proud of you too.

Was very impressed.

Theres some lovely ideas here. My daughter wants to make friendship bracelets (some great youtube videos available). I might take the opportunity to indoctrinate her and use the above colours!

Great plan nother.

I've found out there were several different suffragette organisations and many had their own colours. They eventually pretty much merged into the one we know and love. But you can lay claim to LOTS of colours being for women's votes.

Ah, the humour of men who don't like women having a voice.

Sorry, that's hard to read

When a child of tender age
I'd a monkey in a cage
Now I have no need for pets;
Mother's joined the suffragettes.

The parade looks fun ! What is the book with the anti-suffrage poem, please ? (I 'm nosey love old books.)

Great ideas. I have just realised that the baby blanket I am working on for imminent grandbaby is in purple, green and white. Chuffed about that and have no idea why I didnt make the connection sooner.

I dont know im afraid. I'll try to find out but wont be able to for a few days.

Ok, I got someone who lived near to pop in to find out more. They got into it and took loads of pics so I'm share some (not all or is reach my limit!)

The book was called Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes by Harry Graham. I've had a look online and the book is now considered socially important! You can download some of his stuff but unfortunately the version of RR4HH is American and doesn't include the suffragette one. www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36702

A plaque from Annie's Arbouritum.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_House_(suffragette%27s_rest)