Mary Atkinson (suffragette)
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Mary Atkinson was a British suffragette and trade unionist.
Born19th century
Lancashire, England
KnownforSuffragist activism
Mary Atkinson | |
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| Born | 19th century Lancashire, England |
| Known for | Suffragist activism |
Biography
Born in Lancashire, Mary Atkinson grew up in Brierfield. She worked as a textile worker and joined the Textile Committee (Lancashire and Cheshire Women Textile and other Worker's Representation Committee).[1] In 1910, she began her campaign for women's suffrage and became a member of the Nelson & Clitheroe Suffrage Society, alongside Harriette Beanland, Margaret Aldersley, Cissy Foley, Clara Staton and Selina Cooper.[2][3][4]