The late Mr. Fawcett on women's suffrage and the franchise bill. October 13, 1884

The late Mr. Fawcett on women's suffrage and the franchise bill. October 13, 1884

A speech given by Henry Fawcett at the last public meeting he attended where he and John Holms M.P., addressed their constituents in the Town Hall of Shoreditch. He urges the group to enfranchise "women householders."

Fawcett was a blind British academic and economist. He was elected a member of Parliament for Brighton in 1865 until 1874 when he was elected to represent Hackney. Fawcett was married to Millicent Garret Fawcett and a strong advocate for women's suffrage.

1884-10-13

Fawcett, Henry, 1833-1884
Fawcett, Millicent Garrett, Dame, 1847-1929
Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901
Women --Suffrage --Great Britain

Fawcett, Henry, 1833-1884

Manchester : A. Ireland & Co, Printers

4 p.

English

ALMS.1884.02

Shoreditch, England

Speeches (documents)

20 x 13 cm.