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Florence Flora Drummond

(1869-1949), 'General Drummond'; Scottish suffragette

Sitter in 3 portraits
Drummond was affectionately known as 'The General' for leading marches on horseback and wearing an officer's cap. Her application to become a postmistress was rejected on the grounds of her height, encouraging her involvement in politics and women's rights. In Manchester she joined the Independent Labour Party, working in local factories to experience the lives of female employees. Her militant action as a member of the Women's Social and Political Union, led to her being arrested nine times and a three-month sentence. Along with Emmeline Pankhurst she rejected an offer to keep peace for a year, choosing a sentence at Holloway prison. In the 1930s, she joined the Women's Guild of Empire, a right wing league.

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Suffragette committee meeting

for Daily Mirror
bromide press print, 1906
NPG x139878

'Mrs Drummond opposite the terrace of the House of Commons addressing MP’s, inviting them to the Hyde Park demonstration'

published by Sandle Brothers
halftone postcard print, 1908
NPG x200693

Florence Flora Drummond; Dame Christabel Pankhurst

by Unknown photographer
bromide print, early 1930s
NPG x29896

Groups

Suffragettes and Suffragists

Place

North Ayrshire

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