Women's Social and Political Union
(1903-1918)

Mary Gawthorpe socialist and suffragette lived here 1905-1907. Born in Woodhouse, she struggled to achieve financial independence as a school teacher. Inspired by Christabel Pankhurst, she was imprisoned in Holloway for her protests at the House of Commons and elsewhere. She was a Women's Social and Political Union organiser and sat on its national committee. 1881-1973

Warrel's Mount, Bramley, Leeds, United Kingdom where it was

Mary Ann Rawle (1878-1964) lived in Grantham 1910-1964 Women's Social and Political Union Suffragette Imprisoned in Holloway Prison The Suffragette March from Edinburgh to London in 1912 met in this hall

Westgate Hall, Grantham, United Kingdom where it was

Bertha Ryland (1882-1977) Edgbaston suffragette. Member of the Women's Social and Political Union who slashed a painting at this museum on 9th June 1914 as part of militant campaigning across Birmingham to secure votes for women

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom where it was

Caroline Phillips suffragette and journalist 1874 - 1956 honorary secretary of the Women's Social and Political Union, Aberdeen branch worked here (1907 - 1909)

41 1/2 Union Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom where it was

On this site at 8 North Street Quadrant were the regional offices of the Women's Social & Political Union. From here, between 1909 & 1914, Suffragettes campaigned for votes for women

Unit B+C, 12-13 North Street, Brighton, United Kingdom where it was