Emily Davison Statue, Carlisle Park, Morpeth
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Description
Born in 1872, Emily Wilder Davison fought for votes for women in Britain in the early 20th century. She was a member of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) and a militant fighter for her cause, and was arrested on nine occasions, went on hunger strike seven times and was force-fed on forty-nine separate occasions. She died after being hit by King George V's horse 'Anmer' at the 1913 Derby when she walked onto the track during the race. She is buried in the family grave at St. Mary the Virgin Church cemetery in Morpeth. The statue is by sculptor Ray Lonsdale whose work can be seen throughout North East England. Photo by Geoff Holland, 25 June, 2025, Geograph CC-BY-SA 2.0 -
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Link: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8082008
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