First female to speak in the House of Commons

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First female to speak in the House of Commons

Margaret Travers Symons (1879 - after 1951), suffragette, the first woman to speak in the House of Commons, who made her way in after running past policeman, Mr Idris into the chamber, during the rush of the House of Commons. Mrs Travers is shown in front of three evidently surprised men, the Sergeant-at-Arms, an attendant who will escort her out and Mr Idris.
13 October 1908

Media ID 23268870

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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