EPSOM Downs Racecourse today unveiled a plaque to mark the centenary of the death of the suffragette, Emily Wilding Davison (11 October 1872 – 8 June 1913), who stepped out in front of the King's horse at the Epsom Derby, dying four days later in Epsom's Cottage Hospital.
Rupert Trevelyan, Regional Director of London Racecourses and Lauren Caisley, one of the younger generation of Emily Davison's descendants, unveiled the plaque in front of members of Miss Davison's family and the Emily Davison Working Group at Tattenham Corner, where she walked out on to the track.
Rupert Trevelyan, regional director of London Racecourses, said: "We are delighted to be erecting this plaque to mark the centenary of Emily Davison and this important moment in suffragette history."
Lauren Caisley added: "I am very honoured to have this opportunity to remember Emily in this way. It is an exciting time and I'm looking forward to all the events surrounding the centenary of her tragic death. It is a privilege to see Epsom honouring Emily in this way and lovely that they recognise the sacrifice she made for women's rights."
As well as the unveiling of this plaque, on Investec Derby Day, the racecourse will be marking the centenary of her death by displaying images of her and the suffragette cause on TV screens around the racecourse.
There will also be the Military Wives Choir singing the National Anthem to the Queen and an all women's sky diving team.
For further details on Epsom Downs Racecourse please go to www.epdomdowns.co.uk.
