"Manchester is a city which has witnessed a great many stirring episodes, especially of a political character. Generally speaking, its citizens have been liberal in their sentiments, defenders of free speech and liberty of opinion."
Emmeline Pankhurst was a British political activist and leader in the campaign for women’s suffrage. She founded the Women’s Social and Political Union and became known for militant tactics in pursuit of voting rights. Her work helped secure full voting equality for British women in 1928.