Suffragette City | A History of the World
It was the campaign that changed the lives of British women forever. Actress Sheila Hancock is given unprecedented access to the Museum of London's treasure trove of rare objects that tell the extraordinary story of the suffragettes and their battle for the vote.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 28'56''
- Broadcast year: 2010
Curriculum Connection
- History | Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day | Women's suffrage
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: A History of the World
- Episode: Suffragette City
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