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This page follows Dr. Sheila Hanlon's past and recent research projects. Her interests include Victorian and Edwardian cycling history and the WWI and WWII Women's Land Army, both in Canada and Britain.
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The Pankhursts: Clarionettes and Suffragettes Emmeline, Christabel and Sylvia Pankhurst Cycling was a family affair for the Pankhursts, who famously founded the Women’s Suffrage and Political Union. Dr Richard Pankhurst (1834-1896) was an avid cyclist and prominent member of the … Continue reading
Tagged bicycle, christabel, clarion, emmeline, pankhurst, Sylvia, WSPU
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Sylvia and Christabel Pankhurst join the Clarion Cycling Club
The Clarion Cycling Club set a strong precedent for using the bicycle as a political campaign tool. The Pankhurst family were members of the Clarion Cycling Club and supported their political work. Christabel, in particular, showing great enthusiasm for cycling … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, christabel pankhurst, clarion, clarion cycling club, cycling, history, pankhurst, sheilahanlon, suffrage, sylvia pankhurst
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