Episode 14

Bristol's Suffragettes - The Horfield Five

Season: 3 Episode: 14

1909 was a very active year for suffragettes in Bristol and five women were sent to Horfield Prison for actions ranging from vandalism to attacking a politician. Hear about their incredible story and the horrors they suffered whilst in prison.

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SOURCES

[1] Wells Journal - Thursday 18 November 1909

[2] Dartmouth & South Hams chronicle - Friday 19 November 1909

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Hello there! My name is Alice and this is The Backtracker History Show Podcast where I ask you to join me on a meander down through the archives to find out more about the people, places and events from the past.

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