Be part of history - made in Radical Manchester

It was 100 years ago that Emmeline Pankhurst, Manchester-born founder of the British Suffragette movement, led a victory that was meant to mark the beginning of the end of a war for gender equality. The Suffragettes’ campaigning resulted in the Representation of the People Act (1918), which achieved Royal Assent on February 6, 1918.

Ten months later, on December 14, 1918, some women were able to vote for the first time in a general election. Then, as now, more work was needed to influence full gender equality and it wasn’t until 1928 that every man and women over the age of 21 got the vote. But this year marks the anniversary of a watershed moment in the history of modern Manchester.

RadicalManchester.com and the hashtag #RadicalManchester are celebrations of this landmark opportunity to celebrate the contribution made by The Suffragettes, while also shining a light on Greater Manchester’s pioneering success across diverse social and political movements, business sectors, arts, culture and sport. They highlight Manchester’s past achievements, while celebrating and looking ahead to the work being done today in Greater Manchester that will shape tomorrow’s world.