Photograph of Indian suffragettes on the Women's Coronation Procession, 17 June 1911. To mark the coronation of King George V, a huge march through London was arranged demanding votes for women in Coronation year. Led by suffragettes dressed as powerful women from the past, the march of 40,000 women was watched by crowds, some on specially erected stands. Indian suffragettes, including Mrs Roy, Mrs Mukerjea and Mrs Bhola Nauth marched in the Empire Pageant section of the procession along with representatives from New Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies.
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Date
1911 AD - 1911 AD
Image Number
001489
Photograph of Indian suffragettes on the Women's Coronation Procession, 17 June 1911