15 students from Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College in Harlesden worked in partnership with artist, Becci Kenning, Brent Museum and Archives and Digital Drama to create a series of banners as part of a London wide project, 100 Banners. The banners were inspired by the ones made and used by Suffragettes and Suffragists as they fought for the right to vote. The project commemorates 100 years since the Representation of the People Act 1918, which gave some women in the UK the right to vote.
'Votes for Women' was a common chant used by Suffrage protesters, and was often found on their banners, badges and more. This banner also makes reference to the centenary of some women getting the vote in 1918, as well as direct reference to the pupils' own school. As they explain, 'We wanted to symbolise the centrality of our school in the community through putting the school initials in the middle. This is because our school is one which encourages young women to excel and lead.'
