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Suffragette Southwold Express Bomb
Suffragette Southwold Express Bomb. The Southwold Express train is about to be sabotaged by the suffragette who, sitting in the branch of a tree, lobs a bomb at the engine. The image was created by Reg Carter in The Sorrows of Southwold series. With the granting of limited frenchise in 1918, the suffragette and bomb were removed from the picture. Date: circa 1910
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This evocative image, titled "Suffragette Southwold Express Bomb," captures a pivotal moment in the fight for women's suffrage in early 20th century Britain. The photograph, created by renowned artist Reg Carter as part of his "Sorrows of Southwold" series, circa 1910, depicts a determined suffragette sitting in the branches of a tree, poised to lob a bomb at the Southwold Express train as it approaches. The engine, oblivious to the imminent danger, chugs along the tracks, its steam billowing in the background. The suffragette movement, fueled by the belief that women deserved the right to vote, employed various tactics to raise awareness and put pressure on the government. Sabotage of trains, including the Southwold Express, was one such method used to disrupt transportation and bring attention to their cause. The image is a powerful reminder of the courage and determination of the suffragettes, who risked their freedom and even their lives for the cause. However, with the granting of limited suffrage to women in 1918, the suffragette and bomb were removed from the picture, symbolizing the end of this chapter in the fight for women's rights. Reg Carter's "Suffragette Southwold Express Bomb" is a poignant and thought-provoking piece of historical art, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the struggle for women's suffrage in Britain.
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