Suffragette Stories Unearthed by New Project

A national project is actively seeking volunteers to help uncover and retell the stories of women involved in the suffrage movement during the early 20th Century. The initiative, known as Suffrage Sisters, was recently launched in Saltaire, UK, with a presentation by local researcher Dr. Jennie Kiff. She shared discoveries about suffragettes from the local area. HerVote100, a non-profit organization, is spearheading the formation of multiple Suffrage Sisters groups across the UK. These groups will engage communities in researching the names and lives of women who participated in the fight for suffrage. These women have largely been forgotten by history. The project aims to bring their experiences to light through creative means. For instance, the Saltaire and Shipley group's project, 'Hats Off to Women,' involves creating hats that narrate the stories of the suffragettes they research.