Telegram concerning the arrest of Maud Arncliffe Sennett

1910-11-22

London Museum
London, United Kingdom

Telegram concerning the arrest of the Suffragette Maud Arncliffe Sennett on 22 November 1910. The telegram reads 'To Sennett Pleasures Ldn Arrested quite safe fond love Maud'. This arrest took place during the 'Black Friday' fracas in Parliament Square, November 1910. On this occasion 115 women were arrested but released without trial the following day after the Home Secretary announced that 'no public advantage would be gained by proceeding with the prosecution'.

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Title: Telegram concerning the arrest of Maud Arncliffe Sennett
Date Created: 1910-11-22
Physical Dimensions: H 131 mm; L 210 mm
Rights: digital image copyright Museum of London
External Link: https://collections.museumoflondon.org.uk/online/object/455330.html
Medium: paper

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