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3 months agoThe Suffragette line - The history behind the Barking to Gospel Oak route's new name
The London Overground line linking Gospel Oak and Barking will be renamed to the Suffragette line in celebration of the women's suffrage movement.
The borough of Barking and Dagenham has historical significance in connection to the Suffragettes, with Barking being home to Annie Huggett, the longest surviving suffragette. [ more ]