tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5300406730312870260..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Suffragette – Emily Wilding DavisonHilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10237849469185225132013-06-10T07:43:55.897+01:002013-06-10T07:43:55.897+01:00Hi Paula .. life is just plain busy a lot of the t...Hi Paula .. life is just plain busy a lot of the time - but the fact that Emily's name has been kept in the public eye this year is as you say very important.<br /><br />I just wish we weren't so polarised in our thought .. and would think more about others around us - and as you say in the world ... we are so lucky in this country.<br /><br />Thanks for coming here and appreciating the post - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16580590026317327682013-06-09T19:54:41.292+01:002013-06-09T19:54:41.292+01:00I'm so sorry I missed you posting about Emily ...I'm so sorry I missed you posting about Emily Davison. I just wish more young women in this country understood how lucky we are and how hard these women fought to give us the rights we have. All around the world other women aren't us lucky as we are and are still suffering because they don't. Paula RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550276147711384895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29743926959960690742013-06-06T07:02:13.402+01:002013-06-06T07:02:13.402+01:00Hi Denise .. the Suffragette timeline is interesti...Hi Denise .. the Suffragette timeline is interesting isn't it .. we were really late in the day .. so yes good on NZ and Oz - not backwoods, just upside down!!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80792526016223648552013-06-05T06:12:47.237+01:002013-06-05T06:12:47.237+01:00Hi Hilary. "My Kingdom for a horse" eh? ...Hi Hilary. "My Kingdom for a horse" eh? The Women's Suffrage movement was amazing. Good on NZ and Oz though. Who sez we wuz backwoods, lol!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11016323730199578632013-06-04T15:20:00.631+01:002013-06-04T15:20:00.631+01:00Hi Mark .. I had really realised quite how many ca...Hi Mark .. I had really realised quite how many categories of equestrianism there are .. so I learnt a lot.<br /><br />Then this post - just was fascinating to learn about ..<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12004617655719156792013-06-04T08:17:43.379+01:002013-06-04T08:17:43.379+01:00I knew the Queen was into horses and had heard of ...I knew the Queen was into horses and had heard of Emily Davison, but you opened my eyes (and mind) on both fronts :)<br /><br />Cheers, Hilary :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41967312575404121722013-06-04T07:47:39.379+01:002013-06-04T07:47:39.379+01:00Hi Val - thanks for coming back after 'rethink...Hi Val - thanks for coming back after 'rethinking' the story .. I think the poor woman had been through so much - she'd worked out a strategy and just very unfortunately it all went badly wrong ... I agree it wasn't sensible - but she was 'desperate' to get Government to give women the vote .. <br /><br />The jockey never really got over the incident - committing suicide in 1951 .. it must have been very difficult for him psychologically .. <br /><br />The horse may have suffered that way too, that we will never know .. <br /><br />Thanks - I just enjoy passing on information that interests me .. that's probably not going to be known about by our blogging fraternity .. or add to the knowledge that will be known - I teach myself too!<br /><br />Cheers good to see you come back .. all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55079943594435489882013-06-03T20:02:34.669+01:002013-06-03T20:02:34.669+01:00I do agree with everyone here about two things, Hi...I do agree with everyone here about two things, Hilary. Firstly, Emily was very passionate and very determined to get the vote for women, and for that she gets my admiration. She was also remarkable in her self education. That I really respect tremendously, especially at that time. I realise I sounded a bit critical in my comment, so I thought I would give my positive thoughts as well - and I'm very relieved the horse and jockey were okay. It could have been fatal for them too.<br /><br />The second is that you are amazing too at the incredible wealth of general and not so general knowledge you present here.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32342453099961299802013-06-03T17:27:46.006+01:002013-06-03T17:27:46.006+01:00Hi Tina - I'm sure she meant to attach the sca...Hi Tina - I'm sure she meant to attach the scarf - because she could not petition the King ... but this would get noticed when his horse crossed the finishing line .. <br /><br />I'm glad I read and wrote about her story .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61937988515269992752013-06-03T15:30:36.714+01:002013-06-03T15:30:36.714+01:00What an amazingly brave and persistent woman! Tha...What an amazingly brave and persistent woman! Thanks for sharing this story. I do wonder what she really meant to happen...<br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a>Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58618084591067810372013-06-03T07:24:32.481+01:002013-06-03T07:24:32.481+01:00@ Milo - the Suffragette movement was very vocal, ...@ Milo - the Suffragette movement was very vocal, but they would have preferred to be non-militant .. but Parliament didn't listen .. <br /><br />@ Nick - Parliament's blight ... seems extraordinary that men should want to keep women 'down' ... and as you mention today - everyone should have rights<br /><br />@ Talon - I'm sure they'd have relished in having the vote and being able to influence government at all levels ... <br /><br />@ Tara - there isn't a movie, but there are books, articles and tv programmes .... the subject matter wouldn't have suited the ruling classes/society, it's only in this enlightened age, that we're able to learn more .. <br /><br />The Dam Busters film made in 1955 and the books - contained a great deal of incorrect information, as the real information was still classified ... <br /><br />Interesting aspects to think about .. cheers to you all - looks like our summer might have arrived! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22216321509028131762013-06-02T19:36:14.938+01:002013-06-02T19:36:14.938+01:00i cant believe there isnt a movie about her! and i...i cant believe there isnt a movie about her! and if there is, its time for a remake!<br />what an extremist! but sometimes it takes extreme action to make people pay attention!<br />wow!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30872872595827801512013-06-02T17:45:48.576+01:002013-06-02T17:45:48.576+01:00I give thanks every day for women like Emily who w...I give thanks every day for women like Emily who were brave enough to act upon their beliefs. I can't help wondering what more stellar and amazing things she could have accomplished if she hadn't perished.TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51879241948154356782013-06-02T16:39:41.104+01:002013-06-02T16:39:41.104+01:00It's a tragedy that she had to go to such leng...It's a tragedy that she had to go to such lengths to achieve equality. But even today we have a similar thing with the wrangling over gay marriage. Everyone should have the same rights as everyone else.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9603262617369880162013-06-02T14:24:08.627+01:002013-06-02T14:24:08.627+01:00It's easy to look back on certain historical p...It's easy to look back on certain historical periods as "quaint" when really there was just as much political angst as we see today -- just directed at issues we now take for granted as being solved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24052292519844513322013-06-02T14:17:48.945+01:002013-06-02T14:17:48.945+01:00Hi Sandie .. one of the points I was trying to get...Hi Sandie .. one of the points I was trying to get across without actually stating it - was the records including often the police records were wrong ... as happens today at times. <br /><br />I think I'd throw myself down the stairs if I was being force fed, in a freezing cell ... desperate conditions - but courage is the right word.<br /><br />Trying to get people to see things from another point of view is so often difficult - and people can't be bothered in many cases .. They don't realise the implications on their life, or their future generations life ... <br /><br />I prefer to reply here - and I try and remember to pop back to a comment I made if I want an answer - that doesn't often happen, as I forget where I was!!<br /><br />Getting an email reply is lovely .. but as you say may not appear on the blog .. yet then I can interact personally with some bloggers, which is always very nice.<br /><br />If you're not sure what's what - it's difficult to sort out sometimes .. I know I can't work things out ... I'm hoping I can sort the technicalities out - but if I have other projects on the go ... those thoughts could go out of the window ..<br /><br />Revamping - updating the blog and generally some new things - not exactly sure what til I start ..<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for your comment - I wish people would vote I agree .. and the elderly don't think either .. one subject is enough and they're off voting irrationally .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55587369753501873792013-06-02T13:00:34.911+01:002013-06-02T13:00:34.911+01:00Very interesting post. I can see why people thoug...Very interesting post. I can see why people thought she did it purposely, she had thrown herself down steps which could have killed her and in either case injury or death would cause attention to "The Cause". I get upset with today's youth, some young ladies who seem to be airheads when they say things like they're not going to vote, or it doesn't interest them...I always tell them, people--Women of courage suffered alot to give you this right you disrespect them by not using it.<br /><br />Like you Hilary I reply to comments on my blog, I think often people read comments as well as the blog, and more then one person may have the same question. And most times I pop back to the person and leave an answer along with a comment on their blog also. I don't think I call the one sided come read me and the heck with you attitude sophisticated; like you I just keep at it. I do think though many people start a blog and don't know what their settings are or how it affects visiting etc, thus my suggestion for folks to think about what they want and to check their blogs.<br /><br />What are your thoughts on revamping?Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84451679496240836422013-06-02T07:51:44.581+01:002013-06-02T07:51:44.581+01:00Hi Susanne - glad you enjoyed the history .. and I...Hi Susanne - glad you enjoyed the history .. and I hadn't heard of her either .. but thought the story an important/interesting one.<br /><br />@ Michelle - I'm sure we just studied the Pankhursts and the leaders of the Movement ..hope you can remember the title ... and am glad to read you enjoyed it ..<br /><br />@ Joyce - nice to see you here - yes I agree .. thanks to the Suffragette movement ..<br /><br />@ WFFME - delighted you so enjoyed the post ... good to see you here .. such a sad death, inevitable in the circumstances, I suspect .. but she was as you say an incredible woman.<br /><br />@ Sandie - we just don't know do we .. there are so many people who stand up for their cause still .. <br /><br />So pleased you've all enjoyed reading about Emily - all the best from a warmer England! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14397108402616615922013-06-02T00:21:18.897+01:002013-06-02T00:21:18.897+01:00I don't think I could have done it - but I am ...I don't think I could have done it - but I am glad we get to vote. Don't your wonder where they get that mindset and courage? I loved this. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41182624328397595892013-06-02T00:20:26.534+01:002013-06-02T00:20:26.534+01:00Absolutely brilliant post. I knew that name, but ...Absolutely brilliant post. I knew that name, but actually thought she was an author. You've totally enlightened me - thank you.<br /><br />Fancy a death like that: incredible. I reckon she did just want to attach the sash.<br /><br />Wonderful, wonderful woman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71655657058105521472013-06-02T00:06:22.854+01:002013-06-02T00:06:22.854+01:00Thank goodness for the suffragists.
http://joycel...Thank goodness for the suffragists.<br /><br />http://joycelansky.blogspot.comCatch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53571937571703559602013-06-01T23:28:44.335+01:002013-06-01T23:28:44.335+01:00I can remember first learning of the suffragette m...I can remember first learning of the suffragette movement when I was in grade 6 or 7... somewhere around there.<br /> We studied a setwork based on this. I can't remember the title.(now I'm going to wrack my brains trying to remember...)<br />Really fascinating stuff.<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62753038903485131632013-06-01T23:20:02.968+01:002013-06-01T23:20:02.968+01:00Hi, Hilary. Thank you for the interesting history...Hi, Hilary. Thank you for the interesting history lesson. I'd never heard of Emily Davison before today.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23513109069982644762013-06-01T18:04:49.032+01:002013-06-01T18:04:49.032+01:00@ Val - she was just very determined, and needed (...@ Val - she was just very determined, and needed (wanted) to draw the King's attention to their plight/demands ... it was 100 years ago .. and things were very different. The horse and jockey were all right .. though the jockey did suffer from post traumatic stress (we'd call it today) ... <br /><br />@ Juliet - it's the fact it's 100 years after her death, that she and her actions have been highlighted again - glad you enjoyed the extra snippets ..<br /><br />@ Annalisa - the thinking of the established professionals is very odd - well again as we see it today .. Certainly our attitude towards mental illness has changed, thankfully ..<br /><br />@ Charmaine - you're right there the jockey was traumatised - but it's an interesting period in history .. <br /><br />Cheers to you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19272660883344489442013-06-01T13:22:44.375+01:002013-06-01T13:22:44.375+01:00You've dug up some fascinating research there....You've dug up some fascinating research there. I do feel bad for the jockey, it would have been horrible.Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.com