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| Statue of suffragette Emily Davison to be unveiled in Morpeth | Statue of suffragette Emily Davison to be unveiled in Morpeth |
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| A statue of the suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, who was trampled to death by the king’s horse, is to be unveiled on Tuesday. | A statue of the suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, who was trampled to death by the king’s horse, is to be unveiled on Tuesday. |
| The memorial to Davison, who died four days after being trampled by King George V’s horse at the Epsom Derby in 1913, will be placed in the historic market town of Morpeth in Northumberland. | The memorial to Davison, who died four days after being trampled by King George V’s horse at the Epsom Derby in 1913, will be placed in the historic market town of Morpeth in Northumberland. |
| She was born in London in 1872, but moved to her family’s home in Longhorsley near Morpeth after her father died in 1893. She later joined the women’s suffrage movement, signing up for Emmeline Pankhurst’s Women’s Social and Political Union in 1906. | She was born in London in 1872, but moved to her family’s home in Longhorsley near Morpeth after her father died in 1893. She later joined the women’s suffrage movement, signing up for Emmeline Pankhurst’s Women’s Social and Political Union in 1906. |
| Truth behind the death of suffragette Emily Davison is finally revealed | Truth behind the death of suffragette Emily Davison is finally revealed |
| Davison was a tenacious campaigner who adopted radical methods to get her message out. She went on hunger strike a reported 49 times and was arrested in 1909 when she tried to hand a letter to the then prime minister, Herbert Asquith. In total, the dedicated suffragette was detained nine times. | Davison was a tenacious campaigner who adopted radical methods to get her message out. She went on hunger strike a reported 49 times and was arrested in 1909 when she tried to hand a letter to the then prime minister, Herbert Asquith. In total, the dedicated suffragette was detained nine times. |
| Her ultimate sacrifice is one of the most enduring images of the women’s fight for the right to vote, which was won in 1918. | Her ultimate sacrifice is one of the most enduring images of the women’s fight for the right to vote, which was won in 1918. |
| The lifesize replica in steel created by the sculptor Ray Lonsdale was unveiled in Carlisle Park, marking 100 years since some women were granted the right to vote. | The lifesize replica in steel created by the sculptor Ray Lonsdale was unveiled in Carlisle Park, marking 100 years since some women were granted the right to vote. |
| Although an annual commemoration of Davison’s life is held at St Mary’s church in Morpeth, there has previously been no prominent memorial to her life and achievements – other than her grave. | Although an annual commemoration of Davison’s life is held at St Mary’s church in Morpeth, there has previously been no prominent memorial to her life and achievements – other than her grave. |
| An information panel will also be installed in Carlisle Park to highlight the significant role Davison played in the suffragette movement. It will include a walking trail to help visitors and local residents, in particular the younger generation, learn more about her efforts and her close links to the area. | An information panel will also be installed in Carlisle Park to highlight the significant role Davison played in the suffragette movement. It will include a walking trail to help visitors and local residents, in particular the younger generation, learn more about her efforts and her close links to the area. |
| Glen Sanderson, the county council ward member for Longhorsley, said: “Emily Davison was a true local hero who helped bring about votes for women and it is right that we recognise her achievements – especially in this centenary year. | Glen Sanderson, the county council ward member for Longhorsley, said: “Emily Davison was a true local hero who helped bring about votes for women and it is right that we recognise her achievements – especially in this centenary year. |
| “Ray Lonsdale is well known for his distinctive and thought-provoking work, which has achieved international acclaim.” | “Ray Lonsdale is well known for his distinctive and thought-provoking work, which has achieved international acclaim.” |
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