An event which is inspired by the suffragette who was fatally trampled by King George V’s horse in the Epsom Derby aims to celebrate 21st Century women.

Emily Wilding Davison, a former leading member of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankurst, tirelessly fought for women’s voting rights.

On June 14, 1913, she ran out in front of the horse Amner during an Epsom Derby race before being trampled.

She later died from her injuries at the Old Cottage Hospital in Alexandra Road.

It is believed the 40-year-old schoolteacher intended to attach a WSPU flag to the horse when she ran onto the racecourse.

Now an event is being held at Epsom Racecourse next month which will celebrate 21st Century “inspirational” women and those who have made significant strides in history.

It’s being organised by Philippa Bilton, a relative of Ms Davison and whose great grandmother was her first cousin, and Old Cottage Hospital GP Dr Subo Emanuel.

Legal firm Peacock Law is also sponsoring the evening.

Kim Peacock said: “Peacock & Co Solicitors are proud to be the sponsor for this evening. As a firm based locally in Epsom too, with a majority of female partners and employees, supporting an inspirational woman such as Emily is important to us.

“It recognises the groundbreaking work carried out by Emily and her fellow suffragettes over 100 years ago, which has paved the way for women today.”

Both Ms Bilton and Dr Emanuel are members of the Emily Davison Memorial Project Group (EDMP) who are organising a statue to be commemorated in Epsom town square.

The event which will celebrate 21st Century women will be attended by “inspirational” figures from both the immediate area and across England.

These include television and radio co-presenter Charlotte Hawkins, shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry MP, and former Loose Women panellist Philippa Kennedy.

It will be held on October 12.