(1) Philip Snowden, An Autobiography (1934)

I first met my wife at a Fabian meeting in Leeds. Our wedding took place at Otley-in-Wharfdale on 13th March 1905. We were married quietly and without advertisement, because it had come to our knowledge that the West Riding Socialists, who were expecting the wedding to take place, were preparing to turn it into a Socialist demonstration. There were present at the wedding my wife's sister, Isabella and Bessie Ford, my cousin and boyhood friend John A. Whitaker of Bradford, and my close Socialist comrade Fred Jowett.

(2) Philip Snowden, An Autobiography (1934)

The privilege of helping women to win the vote is one that I now look back upon with pride and satisfaction. About the beginning of this century the Woman Suffrage Movement suddenly sprang into great activity. The women textile workers of Lancashire and Yorkshire had been roused to a knowledge of poverty of their labour conditions. This awakening was due in a large measure to the rise of the Labour Party, which was carrying on at this time a vigorous propaganda for political action amongst trade unionists. The women of the unions were called upon to contribute to the political funds, but had not votes themselves. The absurdity of this soon struck them.

(3) Millicent Fawcett, letter to Philip Snowden (4th July, 1918)

Now that an equal Franchise Bill has become an Act of Parliament I am writing a few lines to convey to you the deep gratitude of the societies with which I am connected for the invaluable support you have given us all along. It was largely your influence that made the Labour Party definitely a supporter of woman suffrage. That was a very great step in advance for us. When I am thinking of you I am thinking of your wife and of dear Isabella Ford and I am thanking them both. Bless you all for all you have done for women's freedom.