History of Manchester - 8. Suffragette City

In the late 1800s, Manchester's political revolution was well underway. Ideas and movements born or nurtured in the city were fast becoming mainstream ideas that would go on to influence national and international politics. It's a story that starts with Lancashire cotton workers voting to keep the blockade of cotton from Southern States during the US Civil War, even during a regional famine, and the the long and violent fight for the rights and recognition of women as equal members of society to men. In that story are the formidable women of Manchester - Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters Christabel, Sylvia and Adela, Annie Kenney, Lydia Becker, Constance Gore-Booth and the many radical supporters of the movement that would come to be known as the 'Suffragettes'. See how Manchester influenced the lives not only of great statemen like Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, but millions of women around the world, galvanised by the actions of the city's unwavering women.
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[@paulworthington8666]

Well researched, well presented. Brilliant stuff. Thank you.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thanks very much. That's good to hear 😊

[@GaryWaldronUK]

Thank you for a really interesting and informative, well researched, written and presented video all made with high quality production values. Excellent. Thanks

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@steveandthedogs]

Excellent as usual.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thanks again!

[@martinjones7998]

Another belter! 👍

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@keiththorpe9571]

My own ancestors lived in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan during the first half of the 19th century, assisting fugitive slaves on the Underground Railroad escape across the border into Canada, placing them beyond the reach of the slavecatchers. Every Mancunian today should hold their heads high with pride for the courage of their own ancestors, taking a heavy economic hit in order to stand united with their enslaved brothers and sisters in America. While some would weave the cotton stained with the blood and tears, stinking of the pain and misery of those in chains who picked it, the people of Manchester stood tall and said: "No, we will have no part in this obscenity!"

[@BeeHereNowuk]

That's so interesting, thanks for sharing

[@MartinAhlman]

Once again you make the world a better place. Thank you for this one, and you make me long for Manchester even more. Not just because of the mild weather (I'm from Sweden and it's winter...), but because I feel at home there.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

My pleasure! That's a lovely thing to say.

[@jbconno]

There's a blue plaque on the side of Leesbrook Mill in Lees stating that Annie Kenney used to work there. Its a pity she not better acknowledged around her home village.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Absolutely! I grew up but far from that mill and only heard of Annie Kenney as an adult

[@jbconno]

I live in Grotton and pass the mill most days. Only managed to read what it said recently when I was stuck in traffic next to the plaque.

[@PhilipMurphyExtra]

Excellent, Friday entertainment sorted

[@petertuohy2886]

Very well produced, highly informative video.. well done!

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thank you kindly!

[@petertuohy2886]

I had no idea.

[@SuperMorgan1980]

Fascinating stuff once again. Keep it coming

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thanks, will do!

[@SuperMorgan1980]

@@BeeHereNowuk I have a degree in Modern History and used to find local social history so dull. The older you get though and the more left wing I become I now find it the most interesting aspect of history. And most of it is on our doorstep as well

[@paultanker5606]

G'day to you! Just found you so I have some catching up to do, really enjoy anything to do with Manc. history, I am a Ex Manc ,came to Oz in 1966 ,lived in Sydney but to me it was another Big City only more Humid, traveled to Perth on 2 week Holiday never went back, all my Family went back, I didnt know that till Sally Army informed me, never saw them again! From Armadale Western Aust.

[@mickgilday5714]

Another gem, Ollie. Keep up the good work.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Many thanks! I'll will try to 😁

[@notyhbynorthwest]

Very informative and so very well explained Ollie. I was unaware of how the Suffragette Movement evolved - it just wasn't explained in any detail in history classes, so thanks for enlightening me. I am full of admiration for what they achieved.

[@northernengland]

What erbs did you have on your food ? Parsley ? Sage? Rosemary? Thyme perhaps ? Oops wrong one 😂 Stephen, The Sun arise early in the morning spreading all the shite all around 😆. I see you went for the cool look in this video 😎 nice one !

[@PhilipMurphyExtra]

Excellent content as usual

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MichaelThomasDev]

Nice one mate. That’s Friday nights entertainment sorted!

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@peterrobinson4390]

Excellent, fascinating and very informative thank you. 👍

[@jetsons101]

Ollie, the image at 3:45 sure looks like the River Medlock "and I'm over 5,000 miles away." I have always been a believer in Equal opportunity/rights and fairness in which individuals are treated, being unhampered by artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences, except very limited circumstances, a blind person performing brain surgery for example. Another great watch from Bee Here Now mike

[@BeeHereNowuk]

That is the River Medlock Mike, good spot. Glad you liked the video. There's a lot of links between Manchester and the US worth exploring!

[@jetsons101]

Maybe were family somehow from years back....... Never know. lol lol@@BeeHereNowuk

[@andrewwoodgate3769]

Thank you for another brilliantly-produced video. It's great to hear a radical history and Manchester's role in progressive politics.

[@iftyhargil8359]

Love this

[@webrarian]

At 6:34 we see the back story to academy trusts. Schools in the hands of elected representatives on Local Boards? Far too much like political interference ;-) An excellent video, Ollie. It makes me want KZbin to have the equivalent of Wikipedia's "featured articles" - "considered to be some of the best articles Wikipedia has to offer, as determined by Wikipedia's editors. They are used by editors as examples for writing other articles. Before being listed here, articles are reviewed as featured article candidates for accuracy, neutrality, completeness, and style according to our featured article criteria."

[@mikeclarke3882]

Thanks Ollie. Once again you've delivered in spades. Growing up in Chorlton-on-Medlock I always wondered why there was a statue of Abraham Lincoln in Platt Fields park, it wasn't until long after leaving the city I discovered why. It would have been nice to have been taught this kind of thing at school. Thanks again...all the best.

[@mafiTube63]

Only 10 months between videos in your excellent series, feels like 10 years: jeez, I’ve missed you! When I look back on being brought up and educated in M/Cr, without the insights you provide, I reflect on what how very long it’s taken society to accept it’s (do we still use possessive apostrophes?) past and, with the help of educators like yourself, learn and be proud of what we’ve accomplished along the way. The cities of Manchester and Salford really have influenced world affairs more than is taught or appreciated. P.S. wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could put names to ALL the faces on the pictures you’ve presented, they are the anonymous faces that suffered before the heroes took the headlines and had their statues built

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thanks very much that's very nice of you. Yes I need to get going with the next one now or it'll be another 10 months 😄

[@CharpyTheHedgehog]

What a fantastic video!

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thank you very much!

[@johnhutch5678]

Great video as usual I might add! Very informative info between us in the uk and across the pond, I personally love the history around angle meadows and learned so much much about our history and the history surrounding us in regards to other countries… thank you! Ps still learning 👍

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Great, thanks very much!

[@TalesOfWar]

I think the current government have a number of members who have the same thoughts towards the poor as you bring up here. Wanting to fine homeless people £2500 for being smelly is absolutely absurd and downright evil.

[@totherarf]

Oh Hard times come again no more! ....... I'm liking it! ;o)

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Oh yeah, well spotted! Great tune

[@antwhite3899]

Emily was at the sex pistols free-trade hall gig

[@spinynormanbest6410]

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