Dora Thewlis, a mill worker from Yorkshire, took part in a
mission to break into the Houses of Parliament in March 1907.
She was only 16 at the time. Newspapers became fascinated by
Dora's story and her arrest. She appeared on the front page of
the Daily Mirror and her story was followed, from day to day, by
many other newspapers and magazines. Some days after her arrest,
it was reported by the girl's parents that she had been brought
up in an atmosphere of socialism and that they supported her
actions, demanding that she received the same punishment as
other suffragettes - imprisonment - despite her young age. The
actions of northern factory girls in the campaign to acquire the
vote should not be overlooked. As well as taking part in direct
militant action, girls such as Thewlis visited isolated villages
and industrial towns, recruiting other working class girls to
the cause. - Why do you think Dora got involved in the campaign
despite the fact she was too young to vote? - Was Dora
discriminated against by t