The Story of the Suffragettes Book

THE ARGUMENTS HAVE RAGED, the struggle long and bitter. Then the moment arrives, the Representation of the People Act is passed. History shifts. For the first time, women over the age of 30 gain the right to vote in Britain, a hard-fought breakthrough carved from decades of campaigning. It is not yet full equality, but it is a decisive step forward. The law is changed, and the political landscape of the nation is altered forever.

Follow the story of the women’s suffrage movement with a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition charts the fight for women’s right to vote in Britain — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Relive pivotal moments, including:

– 1906, when the Women’s Social and Political Union made its presence felt at 10 Downing Street
– Escalating campaigns, protests, and arrests led by suffrage organisations across the country
– Newspaper coverage capturing public reaction, political debate, and shifting attitudes
– The passing of the Representation of the People Act
– 15 December 1918, when British women voted for the first time in a general election

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a history enthusiast, a student of social change, or someone inspired by the struggle for equality — you hold not just a gift, but a powerful piece of British history, preserved in print and ready to be reflected upon.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.