1913 Derby Event
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1913 Derby Event
A race that became a national story
In June 1913, the Epsom Derby was taking place in Surrey. Emily Wilding Davison, a campaigner for women’s suffrage and a member of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), went onto the racecourse during the race. King George V’s horse, Anmer, collided with her. Davison suffered serious injuries and died four days later. The WSPU was one of several organisations campaigning for women to have the right to vote. Its members, often called suffragettes, used direct action to attract attention to their cause. The Derby incident was reported widely and became an important event in the history of the campaign. Davison’s exact intention at the race is still debated. She may have been trying to attach a suffragette banner to Anmer, but the evidence does not settle the question. Historians should separate the established facts from interpretations of her actions.
The Derby takes place at Epsom on 4 June 1913.
During the race Emily Davison goes onto the course and collides with Anmer, King George V’s horse.
Four days later Davison dies from her injuries.
Still debated Why Davison went onto the course is not certain. One suggestion is that she intended to attach a banner to the horse.
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- 4 June 1913
- 4 July 1913
- 8 June 1913
- 4 June 1914
- Suffrage
- WSPU
- Anmer
- Women’s Social and Political Union
- The right to vote
- The horse involved in the collision
- Davison definitely planned to die.
- Davison went onto the course during the race.
- Davison certainly intended to attach a banner to Anmer.
- Everyone at the race understood why she went onto the course.
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