Source 6:  Poster - Men's Deputation from the North (Edinburgh to London)

 

Description

On 14 February 1914, representatives from 79 male pro-suffrage organisations from all over Scotland travelled to London to meet with the Liberal Prime Minister, Herbert Henry Asquith (1852 - 1928). He did not support women's suffrage, and refused to meet the deputations at this time.

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Transcript

Men's Deputation from the North to Mr Asquith to demand votes for women will shortly leave Edinburgh for London.

The Deputation will be undertaken by responsible men of all parties co-operating on non-party lines in a strictly constitutional demand for justice.

For full particulars as to date of departure, etc., apply to: Mr Alexander Orr, Fettes Row, Edinburgh

Those who really wish to help, come in your thousands!