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Life-sized lego suffragette goes on display
A model of a suffragette built out of more than 32,000 Lego bricks has been unveiled at the University of Bristol.
The life-sized figure is named Hope and took three people 171 hours to build.
Hope was originally commissioned by parliament in 2018 and stood in the House of Commons before going on tour around the UK.
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The purpose of the project is to celebrate the centenary of 1928’s Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act, which gave equal voting rights to all women and men.
In the early 20th century, Bristol had one of the highest levels of suffrage activity outside of London.
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Professor Roberta Guerrina, the university’s director of the gender research centre in the school of sociology, politics and international studies said: “Hope’s arrival provides an opportunity to reflect on the history of the suffrage movement, consider the current challenges faced by women and showcase the field-leading research at University of Bristol on the impact of gender inequalities on society and the economy.”
Hope can be found in the foyer of Wills Memorial Building until October 9.
Also in the building are ten portraits celebrating notable Bristol women who have changed the institution.
The portraits, located in the Great Hall, were specially commissioned for a 2018 project to mark 100 years since the first women in Britain won the right to vote.
Main photo & video: Betty Woolerton
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