In this six part series, we reflect on those who campaigned for better representation; most famously the suffragists and the militant suffragettes. We explore what it means to vote and how else you can make your voice heard. We ask is it ever acceptable to break the law in protest? And how far have we really come in 100 years? Presented by Programme Officer and suffrage expert Helen Antrobus, the podcast series covers a section of the exhibition in each episode, exploring key objects and archives in depth.
In this final episode, Helen Antrobus reflects on the activists of a century ago and compares this to activists fighting today. She asks how far have...
The fifth episode looks at the role of the media in representing and misrepresenting individuals and communities. Historically the suffrage campaigner...
In this fourth episode, Helen Antrobus reflects on the legacy of the Suffragettes who broke the law in protest at women being denied the right to vote...
The third episode focuses on the ways people make their voices heard beyond the ballot box. In this episode, Helen particularly focuses on marching ...
This second episode examines parliament today. It asks how representative parliament really is and what has changed since the election of the first fe...
In this first episode, Helen Antrobus examines the importance of the Representation of the People Act (1918) in the history of British democracy and ...