Annie Kenney
(1879-1930)

woman and Suffragette

Died aged c. 51

Ann "Annie" Kenney (13 September 1879 – 9 July 1953) was an English working-class suffragette and socialist feminist who became a leading figure in the Women's Social and Political Union. She co-founded its first branch in London with Minnie Baldock. Kenney attracted the attention of the press and public in 1905 when she and Christabel Pankhurst were imprisoned for several days for assault and obstruction related to the questioning of Sir Edward Grey at a Liberal rally in Manchester on the issue of votes for women. The incident is credited with inaugurating a new phase in the struggle for women's suffrage in the UK with the adoption of militant tactics. Annie had friendships with Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, Baroness Pethick-Lawrence, Mary Blathwayt, Clara Codd, Adela Pankhurst, and Christabel Pankhurst.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

Annie Kenney 1879-1930 leading suffragette

23 Gordon Road, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom where they lived

The workplace of Annie Kenney of Springhead 1879-1953 Leading suffragette, first to be imprisoned for direct action, with Christabel Pankhurst, 1905. Women gained the full vote in 1928

Leesbrook Mill, Oldham, United Kingdom where they worked