Suffrage Prisoner Contingent at King George's Coronation II Real Photo Postcard
The Suffragette Procession on June 17, 1911, was a monumental demonstration for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom, specifically known as the Women's Coronation Procession. Organized primarily by the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) and other suffrage societies, it coincided with the coronation of King George V, aiming to draw maximum public attention and governmental pressure to the demand for votes for women. Thousands of women marched through London, showcasing the widespread support for the movement across different social classes and professions.
This period marked a critical phase in the British women's suffrage campaign, characterized by increasingly organized public demonstrations and direct action. The procession served as a powerful visual assertion of women's collective political will, challenging traditional gender roles and pushing for fundamental democratic rights at a time of significant social and political change. The presence of mounted police, as seen in the postcard, often reflected the state's response to such large-scale and politically charged gatherings.
This period marked a critical phase in the British women's suffrage campaign, characterized by increasingly organized public demonstrations and direct action. The procession served as a powerful visual assertion of women's collective political will, challenging traditional gender roles and pushing for fundamental democratic rights at a time of significant social and political change. The presence of mounted police, as seen in the postcard, often reflected the state's response to such large-scale and politically charged gatherings.
