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Deeds not words by helen pankhurst6/7/2023 ![]() ![]() How did we get to a democracy where women get the vote? How far have we progressed? And what do we still need to do? Here’s what we learnt. ![]() She raised some interesting and thought-provoking questions for her young audience. Having sent her own children to St Chris, and having already met the staff and students involved with the ‘Processions’ march in London last year, Helen was instantly at home! A renowned international women’s rights activist in her own right, Helen shared her knowledge and enthusiasm with us. We were honoured, delighted and slightly giddy with excitement to receive an insightful, informative and inspiring interactive talk from Helen Pankhurst CBE, great granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst of suffragette fame. There are few names that can be instantly recognised by all and instil a sense of wonder and intrigue at their mention, but the packed theatre and eager faces of our students and staff last Thursday clearly proved that the surname ‘Pankhurst’ is among them. Helen Pankhurst, CBE, came to talk to Senior School students on Thursday, 10 January about equality and her new book ‘Deeds Not Words’. ![]()
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