16 10 293 https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/c7c08233f5ab37e58b7e0c80ceabf315.png 4febc738429f396223f5eabe3d7b9de4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Elsie Howey in 1909. Source: Bath in Time Archive. https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/ce1e225f608570b5fe40ab404c7458ed.png 6eccf20e75214c078af989b87338c77b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Source: Elsie Howey, 1909. Courtesy The National Archives Person (Campaigner) A record of a person related to the Mapping Women's Suffrage project Occupation None known Age The age of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 26 Marital Status The marital status of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Single Suffrage Society The suffrage society this person was affiliated with at the time of the 1911 UK Census WSPU Census This person's response to the 1911 UK Census Evades Biographical Text Elsie Howey was the daughter of a clergyman. She was born in Finningley, South Yorkshire, in 1884 but the family moved to Malvern after her father’s death in 1887. Her sister (see) Mary Howey was also a suffragette. She attended the University of St Andrews, studying English, French and German between 1902-1904. In February 1908 Elsie was arrested, along with her sister Mary, for taking part in a demonstration outside the House of Commons. She was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment. In May 1908, she campaigned with Annie Kenney and Mary Blathwayt at a by-election in Shropshire. Elsie was arrested for the second time after taking part in a demonstration outside the home of Herbert Asquith. She was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. Others called her “a wonderful speaker”, but eventually her voice was damaged due to forced feeding when on hunger strike during a prison term. Elsie went to work for the WSPU in Bristol. Whilst there, she and Vera Holme hid in a large pipe organ at Colston Hall to disrupt a political meeting calling ‘Votes for Women‘ from the organ but no-one could discover where the sound was coming from. In 1909, Howey rode as Joan of Arc (see image) at the head of the procession to welcome Mrs Pethick-Lawrence on her release from Holloway Prison. Together with Vera Wentworth and Jessie Kenney, Elsie also assaulted Herbert Asquith and Herbert Gladstone on a golf course. She was criticised for this attack by WSPU supporter and the owner of Eagle House in Bath who wrote to Christabel Pankhurst that Elsie and Vera would no longer be welcome there. Eagle House belonged to the Blathwayt family and was used as a refuge by numerous suffragettes on the run from police or recovering from their treatment during terms of imprisonment. He wrote that "an attack on one undefended man by three women was an act I did not expect from the Society". Elsie had planted a tree there on 9 May, 1909. In January 1910, Constance Lytton was imprisoned and forcibly fed at Walton Gaol. In response, Howey broke the gaol governor's windows so that she too would be jailed in support. She was arrested again in 1910, in Penzance, and was on hunger strike for 144 hours. In total, she was arrested six times. It took her four months to recover from throat injuries caused by forced feeding carried out to undermine her hunger striking. It appears that Elsie evaded the government's 1911 census being absent from her family home at Holly lodge. Like many suffragettes, her life and living arrangements at this time were transient. Elsie continued her militant campaign. Her final arrest, in 1912, resulted in all her teeth being broken. In June 1913, Elsie again played the role of Joan of Arc at the funeral of Emily Wilding Davison.  Elsie died on 13 March 1963 at the Court House Nursing Home, Court Road, Malvern after a lifetime of illness. Source: https://suffragettestories.omeka.net/bio-elsie-howey & Elizabeth Crawford, The Women's Suffrage Movement: A Reference Guide, 1866-1928 (Routledge). Contributed by Herefordshire community fundraiser, Clare Wichbold MBE. Address The address of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Holly Lodge, Cradley, Malvern Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elsie Howey Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm POINT(-258541.08693620883 6824086.783521306) WSPU https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/a8f1135715832a592f456e56dd3e984f.JPG 46a707732a5ab9530a1065304f5a99bf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Mary Howey circa 1908-1914. Source: Museum of London, ID 53.140/130. https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/ee8280ea5ddc8b7aba92e42c2d942555.jpg d2b86cc15eb448a33fb598823cb06a3f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Source: The National Archives. Person (Campaigner) A record of a person related to the Mapping Women's Suffrage project Occupation Artist and Suffragette Age The age of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 28 Marital Status The marital status of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Single Address The address of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Holly Lodge, Cradley, Malvern Suffrage Society The suffrage society this person was affiliated with at the time of the 1911 UK Census WSPU Census This person's response to the 1911 UK Census Resists Biographical Text Mary Gertrude Oldfield Howey (1882-1967) was the older sister of Elsie Howey, one of the most prominent militant suffragettes. She was born in Finningley, Yorkshire, where her father was vicar. Mary was a delegate at the Caxton Hall Parliament of Women and campaigned in the south west of England. She was arrested in 1908 and subsequently planted a tree at Annie's Arboretum in Bath and was photographed by Colonel Blathwayt with Elsie in 1909. Her mother (see) Getrude and sister Elsie evaded the government's 1911 census survey, but Mary resisted writing "Votes for Women" in large capital letters on the census form, and described herself and Gladys Pritchard her servant as "not franchised". Interestingly, she wrote this in the column designated for 'Infirmities'. Contributed by Herefordshire community fundraiser Clare Wichbold, MBE. Sources: see: https://suffragettestories.omeka.net/bio-mary-howey Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Howey Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm POINT(-258541.08693620883 6824086.783521306) WSPU https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/d6430285820a2cda8387838eaf55b2a7.JPG 3d49b41ee8303561af91781320fd7cd0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Gertrude Howey, 1908. Source: Museum of London, ID. 53.140/144. https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/554f32f5cdbc7ff0e518f0d85b967897.JPG cfea111ff381df51fa718e40f11fe27e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Source: The National Archives. Person (Campaigner) A record of a person related to the Mapping Women's Suffrage project Occupation None given Age The age of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 57 Marital Status The marital status of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Married Address The address of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Holly Lodge, Cradley, Malvern Suffrage Society The suffrage society this person was affiliated with at the time of the 1911 UK Census WSPU Census This person's response to the 1911 UK Census Evades Biographical Text Gertrude Howey (1853-1942) was the mother of Mary and Elsie Howey, and was herself a suffragette. She lent a caravan to the WSPU for their summer tour in 1909, and spoke at meetings in Cornwall and elsewhere. She contributed to and ran one of the stalls at the WSPU Bazaar in spring 1909. Gertrude evaded the government census in 1911, but is noted on the summary sheet (see image). Mary Howey, her daughter, completed the form but resisted with a 'Votes for Women' slogan. Contributed by Herefordshire community fundraiser Clare Wichbold, MBE. See also Elizabeth Crawford, The Women's Suffrage Movement: A Reference Guide, 1866-1928 (Routledge). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gertrude Howey Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm POINT(-258541.08693620883 6824086.783521306) WSPU https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/1879ac79d9ad46968d68cafbe81cb583.jpg b9807ef8c61a760fda38fd6164591fe3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Source: The National Archives. https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/10be1fc7c1bc7c71494313397876aaac.JPG 692572b48a590c3963ed4d0099155bcd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 7 Castle Street, Hereford. Source: Clare Wichbold. https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/107ea1c451684cc8f4b84b1aed3f89b2.JPG 19a1e48e52f4c792069f49024771a621 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 7 The Cloisters, Hereford where George and his family moved to later in 1911. Source: Clare Wichbold. Person (Campaigner) A record of a person related to the Mapping Women's Suffrage project Occupation Vicar Age The age of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 46 Marital Status The marital status of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Married Address The address of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 7 Castle Street, Hereford Suffrage Society The suffrage society this person was affiliated with at the time of the 1911 UK Census CLWS Census This person's response to the 1911 UK Census Complies Biographical Text George Herbert Davis was born in Wandsworth in 1864. He qualified as a solicitor in 1888 and practiced for a number of years. Whilst working in London he lodged with the Scott family in Penge, and married Ethel Scott in 1891. George subsequently became a vicar, gaining his BA at Oxford University in 1902, and his MA in 1904 at St Stephen’s House, Oxford. He worked in various parishes, including in Rochester, St Paul Newington, St Saviour Saltley, and became a Minor Canon and Assistant Vicar Choral at Hereford Cathedral in 1911. He completed the 1911 Census and was described as a boarder at 7 Castle Street in Hereford. His wife (see) Ethel is absent and likely evading. The family soon moved to 7 The Cloisters, a set of 15th century buildings where the Vicars Choral all lodged. Reverend Davis was a prominent member of the Church League for Women's Suffrage, campaigning across the country. He also shared a platform with speakers at WSPU meetings including Mrs Pankhurst and Annie Kenney. He was listed as one of the clergy members in the January 1912 CLWS newspaper. He wrote many articles and letters for the CLWS, and continued his involvement with the publication into the 1920s when it became the Church Militant. In August 1913 he was part of the clergy deputation to Downing Street and was turned away from seeing Prime Minister about the Cat and Mouse Act, describing the Act as “a dastardly caricature of justice”. He also campaigned to protect the rights of women from sexual abuse, and wrote extensively on this, including a review of Christabel Pankhurst’s book, “The Great Scourge” in The Suffragette newspaper on 16 January 1914. He was made vicar of St Weonards in Herefordshire in 1917, and he and Ethel remained there until 1931. Subsequently he held various office posts in diocesan offices in London and Salisbury, finally retiring to Sherborne in 1939. He predeceased Ethel by just over eighteen months, dying in April 1947. Contributed by Herefordshire community fundraiser Clare Wichbold, MBE. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Herbert Davis Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm POINT(-302094.29958123434 6809831.527666931) CLWS https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/f885aaaceef886caf198e6ed4e36ffd1.JPG 19a1e48e52f4c792069f49024771a621 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Later in 1911, Ethel resided at The Cloisters, Hereford Cathedral. Source: Clare Wichbold. https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/7cb0e8fb1d9f71585ae593937dfca5d9.JPG 692572b48a590c3963ed4d0099155bcd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 7 Castle Street, Hereford. Source: Clare Wichbold. Person (Campaigner) A record of a person related to the Mapping Women's Suffrage project Occupation WSPU secretary Age The age of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 46 Marital Status The marital status of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Married Address The address of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 7 Castle Street, Hereford. Suffrage Society The suffrage society this person was affiliated with at the time of the 1911 UK Census WSPU Census This person's response to the 1911 UK Census Evades Biographical Text Ethel Scott was born in Surrey in 1865, the daughter of Reverend Thomas Scott, vicar of Penge, and his wife Louisa. Ethel married George Herbert Davis in 1891 when he was still working as a solicitor; he had been lodging with the Scott family prior to their marriage. Whilst living at 7 Castle Street and later in 1911, at 7 The Cloisters, Hereford Cathedral, Ethel was Secretary to the WSPU in Hereford. Ethel is nowhere to be found on the 1911 Census, although her husband (see) George Davis complied. However, two of her children are with the family of Bertha Ryland, a census evader in Birmingham and so it may be that Ethel was hiding out there. She was involved in local activism and militancy in the city and beyond, selling the Votes for Women newspaper and organising and chairing suffrage meetings. The couple had five children, with Molly, the youngest, accompanying her mother whilst campaigning. Ethel worked closely with Ada Flatman, local organiser for the WSPU, and was instrumental in a campaign in 1912 to have Votes for Women on the reading table at Hereford Library. When the campaign failed, the WSPU, led by Ethel and Ada, took a stall at the annual May Fair, selling copies of the newspaper and “dainty handmade articles”. Ethel wrote in support of the 1913 campaign by Ursula Roberts for the ordination of women. She attended court to protest about the treatment of women during sexual abuse cases, and was ejected from the Shire Hall Crown Court on at least one occasion in 1915. Ethel became an advocate of birth control and hosted Stella Browne and Doris Stevens in the late 1920s whilst living at St Weonard’s Vicarage in Herefordshire where Ethel and George had moved to in 1917. The couple eventually retired to Sherborne in Dorset, where she died in 1948. Contributed by Herefordshire community fundraiser, Clare Wichbold, MBE. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ethel Mary Davis Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm POINT(-302094.29958123434 6809831.527666931) WSPU https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/d1d5edb4b30eeb9c9193eb870deff132.jpg ef4d3a35762a489b773addddcce4643e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Charlotte Bardsley is centre. Source: Cheltenham Chronicle and Gloucestershire Graphic, 10 December 1910. https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/cdba1e7241d829099652820cd55a1654.jpg 1644d811eb5b9d8c2aeaee713915dcaf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Charlotte advertised her guesthouse in the Cheltenham Chronicle and other local newspapers regularly from 1909-1916. https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/b3977d4d489d1c8814d8de057b043c9a.jpg 397d63eae80fca652c6f72c5759b2835 Person (Campaigner) A record of a person related to the Mapping Women's Suffrage project Occupation Proprietress Food Reform guesthouse Age The age of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 49 Marital Status The marital status of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Single Address The address of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 'Snowdon' now 56 London Road, Cheltenham. Suffrage Society The suffrage society this person was affiliated with at the time of the 1911 UK Census WFL Census This person's response to the 1911 UK Census Resists Biographical Text Charlotte was born in Lancashire on the 3 June 1861, the daughter of a fairly successful corn miller and flour merchant. Until the census of 1901, she appeared to have lived at home, with no recorded occupation, but in 1901 she was resident at Anstey College as a cookery teacher. It is likely that in this 'hotbed' of feminism she imbibed her radical ideas. Her next appearance in the records is as the proprietress of a small Food Reform guesthouse in Cheltenham at 'Snowdon' in London Road. In the period before World War I, she belonged to the NUWSS and WFL in Cheltenham and strengthened the already strong vegetarian movement in the town. She hosted meetings at Snowdon and appeared in the December 1910 election campaign under the WFL banner. Miss Bardsley has been classed a census resister because she remained at her guesthouse where she sheltered local evaders (see) Dr. and Mrs Wilkins on census night - as recorded by the enumerator. However, it is possible Charlotte meant to evade but her details, and that of her guests, were given by 'helpful' neighbours as happened on occasion. For a short while, she seems to have had Mrs Norah Turbervill, another WFL supporter, as joint proprietor although the latter was not noted by the enumerator. Advertisements for Snowdon disappear after 1916 and Miss Bardsley reappears instead in Redhill, Surrey in the early 1920s and as a proprietress of another small Vegetarian guest-house. She was elected President of the new Vegetarian Society as well as being involved in theosophy, another movement strong among women's suffrage supporters in Cheltenham. Charlotte died in Reigate in 1940 where she was living with her sister Ruth. Researched and contributed by Sue Jones author of 'Votes for Women: Cheltenham and the Cotswolds' (The History Press, 2018). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charlotte Bardsley Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm POINT(-229882.87477893787 6781068.886121119) WFL https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/ef0fc2f73f18637e6309db814bf4b8e6.jpg 89f65805cb26d426fc0c10184c79c418 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Edward and his wife Emmeline evaded but were recorded on the census by surname only at their nearby friend Charlotte Bardsley's Guesthouse, 'Snowden'. Source: The National Archives. Person (Campaigner) A record of a person related to the Mapping Women's Suffrage project Occupation Stockbroker Age The age of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 57 Marital Status The marital status of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Married. Address The address of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 'Glenroy' now Sydenham Villas Road, Cheltenham. Suffrage Society The suffrage society this person was affiliated with at the time of the 1911 UK Census NUWSS Census This person's response to the 1911 UK Census Evades Biographical Text Edward Wilkins was a stockbroker and had two sons with his wife (see) Emmeline Wilkins a WFL member. Edward supported the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) but seems to have taken part in the suffrage boycott of the census in 1911 with his wife. The two, who were probably residing at 'Glenroy' in what is now Sydenham Villas Road in 1911, evaded at a local Food Reform Guesthouse run by a WFL member (see) Charlotte Bardsley at 'Snowden', Sydenham Villas - now 56 London Road, Cheltenham. Researcher/contributor: Sue Jones author of 'Votes for Women: Cheltenham and the Cotswolds' (The History Press, 2018). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edward Weedon Wilkins Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm POINT(-229888.74131610183 6781351.180098) NUWSS https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/01b1f9041dd8e65320f0253c2fbf8048.jpg aacbc618cd2e7ca7dac088dd4926043b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Source: Courtesy of the National Archives. Person (Campaigner) A record of a person related to the Mapping Women's Suffrage project Occupation Private means Age The age of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 51 Marital Status The marital status of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Married Address The address of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 30 Clarence Square, Cheltenham. Suffrage Society The suffrage society this person was affiliated with at the time of the 1911 UK Census WSPU Census This person's response to the 1911 UK Census Resists Biographical Text Frances Stirling and her daughter (see) Elvira Stirling were supporters of the WSPU from 1911 when a local branch was set up by Ada Flatman. Frances gave 1 gn. to their funds in the year 1911-12 and took part in the boycott of the government census that year along with her daughter Elvira. Frances declares that the census form 'is filled in through the magnanimity of a suffragette' in the hope that just legislation for women will soon be forthcoming - qualifying the two women as census resisters (see image). In common with a number of local supporters, Frances Stirling later joined the CUWFA and in 1912 signed the presentation to the Conservative MP under that organisation's heading. It is not known whether this was because she became disillusioned with WSPU tactics or whether she maintained dual allegiance. Frances was Canadian and four of her five living children with her British born husband were born there. In 1913, the whole family returned to Canada. Researcher/contributor: Sue Jones author of 'Votes for Women: Cheltenham and the Cotswolds' (The History Press, 2018). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frances Stirling Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm POINT(-230892.55434947825 6783085.035034238) WSPU https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/26a89034b4c0b16c05c1e428ccfbbcd5.jpg 2a3bcedd1c064a0458eff07b0d6a4b4a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Elvira Stirling. Source: Ancestry.com https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/3c624d59f1918c68945b9c7de654bfce.jpg aacbc618cd2e7ca7dac088dd4926043b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Source: The National Archives. https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/7073582a192fff31836c0814c5633bdc.jpg 94544e0afab9dbd138474b1671878487 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The committee rooms Elvira is reported to have 'dressed'. Source: Gloucester Citizen 28 April 1911. Person (Campaigner) A record of a person related to the Mapping Women's Suffrage project Occupation WSPU worker. Age The age of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 24 Marital Status The marital status of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Single Address The address of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 30 Clarence Square, Cheltenham. Suffrage Society The suffrage society this person was affiliated with at the time of the 1911 UK Census WSPU Census This person's response to the 1911 UK Census Resists. Biographical Text Miss Elvira Stirling and her mother Frances were supporters of the WSPU, apparently recruited when the WSPU organiser, Ada Flatman, arrived in Cheltenham in early 1911 to set up a local branch. Both were galvanised by activities in the spring of 1911 when a campaign for a by-election at the end of April coincided with the local and a national campaign for votes for women supporters to take part in the census boycott. Miss Elvira is reported to have 'dressed' the committee-room window (see image) in a prominent position in the High Street. Elvira and her mother's statement across the census form (see image) plus their details constitutes a form of resistance to the government census. Elvira's mother was a Canadian whose British husband was involved in various businesses in both countries before finally settling in Canada as a fruit farmer. Four of their five living children were born there and the whole family moved back there in 1913. Researched and contributed by Sue Jones author of 'Votes for Women: Cheltenham and the Cotswolds' (The History Press, 2018). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elvira Stirling Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm POINT(-230892.55434947825 6783085.035034238) WSPU https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/ee098aac0fdec040e1c080224cb9fd87.jpg a317e4c62f1525a1b7965b3ed94c8c1f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Source: Cheltenham Chronicle and Gloucestershire Graphic, 19 Dec 1931. https://olive-civet.lnx.warwick.ac.uk/files/original/7bc1d802b06cb20b295c73b5b37face1.jpg 3ec49489edf930fa9a2de6259aa5e938 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Emmeline and her husband Edward evaded but were recorded on the census by surname only at their nearby friend Charlotte Bardsley's Guesthouse at 'Snowden'. Source: The National Archives. Person (Campaigner) A record of a person related to the Mapping Women's Suffrage project Occupation None given. Age The age of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 60 Marital Status The marital status of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census Married. Address The address of this person at the time of the 1911 UK Census 'Glenroy', now Sydenham Villas Road, Cheltenham Suffrage Society The suffrage society this person was affiliated with at the time of the 1911 UK Census WFL Census This person's response to the 1911 UK Census Evades Biographical Text Emmeline Wilkins was married to a retired stockbroker, (see) Edward Wilkins, and they had two sons. They had lived in Cheltenham since the late 1880s and had founded the Vegetarian Society there in the early 1990s (possibly also the Anti-Vivisection Society). Emmeline appeared as the NUWSS representative in a 1907 delegation to the local MP but became a member of the WFL when it was set up in the town. She appeared on its platform a number of times, most notably at a rowdy meeting in the Town Hall in 1908 when the national leaders, Charlotte Despard and Teresa Billington-Greig, were attacked by heckling opponents. In 1911, both she and her husband were probably living at 'Glenroy' - now in Sydenham Villa's Road - but evaded the census and were listed by name only by the enumerator at a Food Reform Guesthouse (see image) down the road where they seemed to have spent periods of time, together with its proprietor (see) Charlotte Bardsley (also a WFL activist). Researcher/contributor: Sue Jones author of 'Votes for Women: Cheltenham and the Cotswolds' (The History Press, 2018). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Emmeline Wilkins Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm POINT(-229888.74131610183 6781351.180098) WFL