The story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs and the campaign that freed them inspires us to fight on. The annual festival reflects the spirit of those prepared to stand up and be counted and for those …

The ties between the families of the Tolpuddle Martyrs can be seen through the various family trees. The descendents are proud of their roots back to Tolpuddle. The South West TUC has …

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The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs’ arrest, trial and punishment, leading to the foundation of modern day trade unionism.

The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs arrest, trial, punishment and the freedom campaign leading to the foundation of modern-day trade unionism.

The village of Tolpuddle is now a small, quiet place, full of charming cottages. It is hard to imagine the turbulent events that took place here in 1834. You can follow the dramatic events that un …

After their return, all but one of the Martyrs would leave Tolpuddle, spending time in Essex and eventually settling in Canada. Tolpuddle today remains at the heart of celebrating trade …

One of the earliest organised commemorations was in 1875 when the Agricultural Workers Union presented an engraved watch and illuminated address to James Hammett, the only one of the …

Opening hours Summer opening hours (1st April – 31st October) Monday CLOSED Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday 11.00am – 5.00pm Bank Holidays 11.00am – 4.00pm …

The most notable example was in the Dorset village Tolpuddle where farm workers formed a Society to defend themselves against further pay cuts. The victorious campaign to free the six …