... 40 years The re-union is being held to mark the centenary of the homes which opened in 1898 and were the brainchild of Emily Pankhurst Orphans from Withington Workhouse were transferred to one of the 26 homes which could house up to 30 youngsters Although ...

... marks the 90th anniversary of the ‘exodus' of the Withington Workhouse to Styal when the Manchester Guardians including Emily Pankhurst opened the cottage homes for the remaining children Styal Prison plan to re-enact this opening ceremony in the jail’s ...

... history of direct action of people standing up for their beliefs in this country drawing a parallel with suffragette Emily Pankhurst He pleaded guilty to obstructing the officer in August and was given a conditional discharge by magistrates and ordered ...