1913 Epsom Derby stirrup. Davison was knocked to the ground; some reports say she was kicked in the head by Anmer, but the surgeon who operated on Davison stated that "I could find no trace of her having been kicked by a horse". The event was captured on three news cameras. Davison's purpose in attending the Derby and walking onto the course is unclear. She did not discuss her plans with anyone or leave a note. Several theories have been suggested, including that she intended to cross the track, believing that all horses had passed; that she wanted to pull down the King's
The Suffragette Oak were: After winning the Scottish Tree of the Year award the Woodland Trust nominated the Suffragette Oak for the 2016 European Tree of the Year award. Other 2016 nominees were: In October 2017 the tree was damaged during Storm Ophelia and, as a result of the damage, Glasgow City Council had to reduce its height and the canopy. The off-cuts were gifted to the Glasgow Women's Library and will be used to create items available for purchase by the public that will celebrate the efforts of the suffragettes. The Suffragette Oak The Suffragette Oak is a sessile oak tree (Quercus