Sheffield Suffragette Tour

In 1851 the Sheffield Women’s Political Association was formed not far from Sheffield Cathedral. This was the first women's suffrage organisation in the UK and the birth of the movement. It started with a sternly worded letter to the House of Lords; escalated to riots and postbox bombings and finally ended nearly 80 years later with women earning full voting rights.

This history tour focusses the events that took place in Sheffield and how it helped the national movement to improve women's rights.

Ride a mixture of cycle lanes and quiet roads. No main roads or riding along tram tracks. There are a handful of hill sections between stops but these are very short and could be walked if needed.