**Millicent Garrett Fawcett: Advocate of Womens Suffrage**

This photograph captures Mrs. Millicent Garrett Fawcett, a pivotal figure in the womens suffrage movement in the United Kingdom. Taken in 1920 by Bain News Service, the image portrays Fawcett seated with a book, likely reflecting her commitment to education and advocacy. Born in 1847, she led the National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies, where she championed the cause for womens voting rights with unwavering determination and strategic leadership.

Fawcetts efforts were crucial in the fight for women’s suffrage, and her work laid foundational changes that would influence subsequent generations. By the time this photograph was taken, women in some parts of the UK had already gained the right to vote in 1918, a victory significantly attributed to Fawcetts leadership. Her legacy continues to resonate today, reminding us of the courage and dedication shown by those who fought for equality and justice.