Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre

The bicycle for the Suffragette movement became the method by which women had access to independent travel without chaperones. This gave women the freedom to come together in the liberation of women’s rights and the bicycle therefore become a symbol of the emancipation. Tweeddale is a haven for cycling and many women and girls are actively involved in the sport, so the bicycle was an obvious source of inspiration when creating the banner.

Participants each independently created a hand-embroidered leaf, which incorporates either their name, a word appropriate to the Suffragette movement, or to today’s continuing struggle for equal rights.

"A fantastic project that saw many varied groups and individuals in the community taking part in the design and production of the Tweeddale Processions Banner. As part of the banner design, I wanted to encourage people to get involved through the making of hand embroidered leaves that would be attached to the banner as part of the design. The take up was astonishing and the standard of work was amazing. Well done to all of those who got involved."
Deborah Campbell, Artist.

Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre is a performing arts theatre in Peebles, Scotland.