Alice Hawkins blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Alice Hawkins 1863-1946 Leader of the women's suffrage movement in Leicester Worked for many years at Equity Shoes Recorded plaque organisation: Leicester City Council.

Alice Hawkins was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement in Leicester, advocating for women's right to vote and significantly contributing to the broader UK suffragette cause. She also dedicated many years of her life to improving conditions for workers at Equity Shoes, demonstrating her commitment to social justice beyond women's suffrage.