As seen on Brighton and Hove News by Frank le Duc More than 500 people have signed a petition calling for the return of an historic banner to Brighton. The Brighton and Hove Women’s History Group want the return of the banner which dates from when women were campaigning for the vote in the early 20th century. The banner, which is currently in a museum…
As seen on Brighton and Hove Independent by Clare Calder Politicians of all colours have come out in favour of a Brighton statue in memory of suffragette Mary Clarke. The latest supporters follow in the footsteps of Green MP Caroline Lucas and Conservative MP Maria Caulfield who expressed their backing of the project earlier this month. On Friday (April 26) more politicians posed for photographs at the…
As published on waterstones. We are delighted to be hosting this fundraising evening for the Brighton Suffragette Blue Plaque Campaign. The main event will be a panel discussion with Helen Pankhurst (writer, women’s rights activist and great granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst), Jean Calder (former Brighton councillor, journalist and community activist) and Frances Stenlake (author and historian), chaired by Caroline Lucas (Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion, author and campaigner). Helen Pankhurst Dr Helen Pankhurst…