Deeds not words | 2. Pankhurst family portrait

We explore the Pankhurst family’s pivotal role in the suffragette movement, uncovering a story of inspirational leadership, self-sacrifice and sibling rivalry

Published: June 13, 2024 at 7:01 AM

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One family – the Pankhursts – stood at the centre of the suffragette movement. They set the agenda and inspired their followers into action, but their ideas about political campaigning were not always aligned. From matriarchal figurehead Emmeline to chief strategist Christabel and firebrand socialist Sylvia, in the second episode of our new series on the suffragettes, Ellie Cawthorne explores the crucial roles the family played in the movement. Speaking to historians, she uncovers a story of inspiration, self-sacrifice and sibling rivalry.

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Ellie CawthorneHead of content (audio)

Ellie Cawthorne is head of content (audio) at HistoryExtra

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