EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 16 MIN

Suffragettes vs. Suffragists: How Britain Gave Women Their Vote

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode traces Britain’s journey from the calm, petition‑driven efforts of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies to the militant, confrontational actions of the Women’s Social and Political Union, showing how World War I, legal battles and internal disputes culminated in the Representation of the People Act 1918 and the equal franchise of 1928. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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