Until 1918 only some men had the right to vote in elections.  Groups of women, called Suffragettes had protested for many years for women to be able to vote too – sometimes the protests were peaceful but some were violent, causing damage.

<p>Until 1918 only some men had the right to vote in elections.&nbsp; Groups of women, called Suffragettes had protested for many years for women to be able to vote too &ndash; sometimes the protests were peaceful but some were violent, causing damage.</p>

We're the UK's children's radio station. Listen across the UK on DAB Digital Radio, on mobile and online at funkidslive.com.

<p>We're the UK's children's radio station. Listen across the UK on DAB Digital Radio, on mobile and online at funkidslive.com.</p>