A fascinating collection of letters and mementos which belonged to a prominent figure in the Suffragette movement has come to light 110 years later.
The 'unseen' archive was compiled by Isabel Seymour who undertook speaking tours on behalf of the Women's Social Political Union (WSPU), which was founded in 1903.
It includes a resolution signed by their founder Emmeline Pankhurt in 1909 slamming King Edward VII and the Government for continuing to deny women the right to vote.
The previously unseen archive was compiled by Isabel Seymour who undertook speaking tours on behalf of the Women's Social Political Union (WSPU)
Emmeline Pankhurst was often on the front line of what could be bloody struggles in her efforts to get equality for women. Here she is pictured being dragged away by police as she tried to present a petition at Buckingham Palace in 1914
There are also invitations for a ball organised for women who had been arrested while protesting against the continued inequality of Edwardian society.
The collection has now emerged for sale with Catherine Southon Auctions, of Bromley, Kent.
It is tipped to sell for £5,000.
Auctioneer Catherine Southon said: 'This previously unseen personal archive gives an insightful look into the day-to-day administration of the WSPU as well as a valuable historic insight into both the suffragette movement, its members and its administrative workings.
'It is both official and deeply personal at the same time. It contains references to, and documents political marches and protests to the prime minister and Parliament, many of which ended in the incarceration of their members.'
A speech written by Emmeline Pankhurst to the Women's Social and Political Union. The feminist collection of papers that belonged to prominent suffragette Isabel Seymour has been uncovered after 110 years
The faces of Suffragettes on a tea towel. The fascinating collection is now being put up for auction with Catherine Southon Auctions, of Bromley, and is tipped to sell for £5,000
Included in the collection is a letter signed by Emmeline Pankhurst slamming King Edward VII and the Government for continuing to deny women the vote
Pamphlets and invitations to events organised for women who had been arrested while protesting against the inequality in Edwardian society
The archive, including Isabel Seymour's (pictured) scrapbook, was discovered in the garage of a terraced house in Carshalton, Surrey, 30 years ago
The archive features a 'resolution', dated March 30, 1909 and signed by Pankhurst, which outlines the Suffragettes 'indignation' at their plight.
It then issues a rallying call for women to get the vote 'on the same term as men'.
The typed letter states: 'This parliament of women expresses its indignation that while every measure in the King's speech vitally affects the interests of their sex.
'And while heavier financial burdens are to be laid upon woman taxpayers, the Government have not included in the programme for the session a measure to confer the parliamentary vote upon duly qualified women.
'The women here assembled call upon the Government to introduce and carry into law this session a measure giving votes to women on the same terms as men.'
The vendor kept the collection in his attic where it remained untouched until his daughter took an interest in it
