During the famous Epsom Derby horse race, Emily Davison ducked under the barrier and was knocked over by the King’s horse, Anmer. She died in hospital the next day. She was a militant suffragette and became a martyr for the cause.

Simon Gent (History Department, Eastbourne College) will seek to explain the causes and consequences of this dramatic act. Putting the events of 4 June 1913 into context, the ‘Suffragette Derby’ will be assessed in depth.

The campaign for the vote and the movement for women’s rights will be examined through a number of written and visual sources, including thought-provoking video clips.

There is no charge for the pupils and staff from the College and pupils and adults from the Coastal Schools Partnership scheme. (CSP group: please contact es@eastbourne-college.co.uk by Friday 6 November to register your attendance, giving your name and any other names in your group, and saying whether they are pupils or adults.  

For others who wish to join us, please register and pay by following the instructions below. For you, this event is one of our occasional afternoon talks where we welcome you to join us not only for a stimulating lecture but also for tea and cake.

Standard Tickets: £12

Discounted Donor Tickets: £10

We’re pleased to offer the discounted donor ticket to those who are regular donors to our Blue Sky Bursaries Appeal, members of the Devonshire Society, and major donors. If you’d like to become a regular donor and enjoy these benefits, please sign up via our website.

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