The women's suffrage movement in Britain campaigned for women's right to vote.

Early campaigners, known as 'suffragists,' used peaceful and constitutional methods like lobbying and petitions.

In 1903, Emmeline Pankhurst founded the more militant Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU).

The members of the WSPU became known as 'suffragettes,' and their motto was 'Deeds not Words.'

Frustrated with the lack of progress, the suffragettes adopted tactics of direct action and civil disobedience.

These tactics included heckling politicians, smashing windows, arson, and chaining themselves to railings.

Many suffragettes were arrested and imprisoned, where they went on hunger strikes.

The authorities responded with the brutal practice of force-feeding.

A key moment was the death of Emily Davison, who was killed after running in front of the king's horse at the 1913 Epsom Derby.

The crucial role women played on the home front during World War I helped to sway public opinion, and women over 30 were granted the vote in 1918.