Today is the 156th anniversary of the birth of feminist, political activist and suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst - she helped women to win the right to vote, so we sure do owe her a lot.
Born on 15 July 1858, Emmeline founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in 1903 and initiated a series of political interventions, including smashing windows, assaulting police officers and even arson.
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The vote was extended to women over 30 (if they or their husbands occupied premises of a certain value) in 1918, and then to all women over 21 in 1928.
Unfortunately Emmeline did not live to see the change her campaign helped to generate. She died a few weeks before legislation was changed, aged 69, on 14 June 1928.
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Google have chosen to honour Emmeline's birthday with the above homepage doodle. We're joining in the celebrations by bringing you the best quotes from this remarkable woman.