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In the centenary year of women gaining the vote Rhondda's profile is as high as ever. She is still making waves. #vote100

Margaret's endurance was remarkable. She was seen as having a special destiny.

After 1918 Margaret reemerged as a campaigner for votes for women. She felt the war had a positive impact on women's lives.

In 1917 Margaret was recruited by the war office. She promoted the role of women in the war effort.

The sinking fuelled anti-German sentiment.

Margaret later claimed that boat drills were deliberately not held. The experience had an effect on her. It made her less afraid of death.

Father and daughter were reunited at queenstown Ireland. Over 1,000 died in the sinking. The ship was carrying arms but it didn't amount to war munitions. There are conspiracy theories.

Margaret was rescued and survived. Her father was on a lifeboat and transferred to a steamer.

Margaret was sucked down by the sinking ship and struggled for survival. She lost consciousness.

The Lusitania was torpedoed and began to sink. Margaret prepared to jump.

The Lusitania's captain was warned of danger and took action.

In 1915 Margaret booked a passage on the Lusitania with her father. It was risky.

Margaret Haig Thomas was to become the 2nd viscountess Rhondda.

Our next speaker is prof Angela John who is talking about Lady Rhondda.

A tiny minority of women were involved in direct violent action.

Following @satisfactory20 we now have time for questions

May Court kept her job in the Accounting & Copying Department after the war and was put on the same pay scale as the men in the department.

Robert Court died 1917 while serving in WW1. In 1918 May Court got a job in the same department as her brother.