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Equal Rights for Women, 2 July 1928, 90 years ago

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Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 2 Jul 2018 21:19

Dear All

Hello

On 2 July 1928, women over 21 years of age were finally given equal rights to vote.


Although women got the vote in 1918, they had to be over the age of 30 and own some form of property. However, men could vote at age 21.


The Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act 1928 came into effect on this day.


So whatever your politics, thank goodness we live in a country where we have this very valuable and important right.


This post is dedicated with deepest of respect to all the people who
fought for the vote all over the UK. <3
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Take gentle care
With best wishes
Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Von

Von Report 2 Jul 2018 21:29

Absolutely Elizabeth <3

Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 2 Jul 2018 22:01

Dear Von
Thank you, :-)
xx

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 2 Jul 2018 22:21

Somewhere, I have my gran's first Labour Party Member's card.
She joined as soon as she could, in 1928, when she was 24 years old.

Researching:
Gg gran Amelia - Suffolk side

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 3 Jul 2018 04:11



Good for her, Maggie!

Thank you for that reminder, Elizabeth. We women are lucky these days to have so many rights, altho there are still some things to be argued for.

Sadly there are too many women across the world who are still downtrodden and have few rights. One day I hope things will be better for them all.

Lizxx

Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 3 Jul 2018 21:19

Thank you Maggie and Purple

Maggie.......that is an item to cherish. xx

Best wishes,
Elizabeth, EOS
xx

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 3 Jul 2018 21:22

It is, Elizabeth - unfortunately, my sister has gran's original badge!

....waits patiently until sister decides to have a 'clear out'.

Researching:
Gg gran Amelia - Suffolk side