Free learning resources from arts, cultural and heritage organisations.

From story
Petticoats and Petitions: How did women in Kirklees fight for equality?
Download Image View story
A square, aged fabric napkin with black printed text and portraits in the centre, bordered by purple flowers and green leaves. The centre features a map and decorative “Votes for Women” text. The fabric is lightly stained and worn. Add to board
This resource is licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA

Votes for Women Official Programme

Souvenir napkin from the march to Hyde Park in 1908. Items like this were often thrown away or lost, so the fact that it survives today is thanks to museum collections. These objects are important because they help us understand how people experienced and remembered the suffrage movement.

Image © Kirklees Museums and Galleries