Museum seeks 20th century exhibits on loan

The exhibition will explore the changing roles and status of women in Britain from 1900 to 1970.

Five themes '“ suffrage, education, employment, equality and domestic issues will be used to illustrate these changes.

The museum is asking members of the public who own any memorabilia relating to these themes to become involved, either by loaning or donating items to the project. Contributions will be acknowledged.

The museum is also seeking information on Captain H.J Davison RN who lived at Ashton, Terminus Avenue, Bexhill during 1913. Captain Davison was the half-brother of Emily Wilding Davison, the suffragette who was killed by the King's horse at the 1913 Epsom Derby.

In addition, they are seeking information and photographs on the Women's Book Room, later called the Suffragette Shop in Upper Station Road, now London Road.

If you can offer any of the above or indeed any information relating to the exhibition please contact: Julian Porter, District Curator, Bexhill Museum, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3HL, telephone 01424 213026 or 01424 787950, or e-mail [email protected]