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Tolpuddle is a small village in the southern English county of Dorset, situated in the Piddle valley, eight miles east of Dorchester and 12 miles west of Poole. The village has a population of 331 (2001).
In 1999 the A35 trunk road, which cuts through south Dorset, was moved to bypass the village.
The village is famous as the home of the Tolpuddle Martyrs who were transported to Australia after they formed a trade union in 1833. A row of cottages, housing agricultural workers and a museum, and a row of seated statues commemorate the martyrs. The annual Tolpuddle Martyrs festival is held in the village in the third weekend of July.
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West Dorset District :: Dorset
Latest post: Society of Authors and other writing orgs, via Tolpuddle Martyrs http://bit.ly/XAISU Pls join in discussion - comments welcome
FionaJoseph (Fiona Joseph) Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:09:17 -0000
Latest post: Society of Authors and other writing orgs, via Tolpuddle Martyrs http://bit.ly/XAISU Pls join in discussion - comments welcome
@tmorello It's shameful that in England we have no public holiday to commemorate The Peterloo Massacre, nor The Tolpuddle Martyrs.
Raksky (RAK SMITH) Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:57:45 -0000
@tmorello It's shameful that in England we have no public holiday to commemorate The Peterloo Massacre, nor The Tolpuddle Martyrs.
I'm watching 'Comrades' & remembering the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Workers united will never be defeated. #fb
adgcunni (Andy Cunningham) Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:52:22 -0000
I'm watching 'Comrades' & remembering the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Workers united will never be defeated. #fb
Back home after a lovely week in Dorset - Tolpuddle, Lulworth Cove, Lyme Regis and Weymouth. Missing sea view from our apartment.
FionaJoseph (Fiona Joseph) Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:07:41 -0000
Back home after a lovely week in Dorset - Tolpuddle, Lulworth Cove, Lyme Regis and Weymouth. Missing sea view from our apartment.
Mile031 World in Union now available at all good podstores! The story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs with help from @Lybbe plus ....
SteveChopper (SteveChopper) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:44:43 -0000
Mile031 World in Union now available at all good podstores! The story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs with help from @Lybbe plus ....
Ooh ooh! Any Questions is on! With Hezza and Tony Benn! You shee it all shtarted with the Chartishts and Tolpuddle Matyrshh, blah blah
cleethorpesrock (Matthew Woods) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:07:34 -0000
Ooh ooh! Any Questions is on! With Hezza and Tony Benn! You shee it all shtarted with the Chartishts and Tolpuddle Matyrshh, blah blah
Athelhampton House - A 15th century house. Virtual tours of house and gardens. Information for visitors on facilities, attractions and events.
Meta Description: [ Athelhampton House, an outstanding heritage site, in Dorset, England. ]
St Mary's Church of England Middle School - Information about the school in Puddletown
The Parish of Tolpuddle - Provides a brief description and historical data, including census, parish registers, a mailing list and links to old maps.
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum - Tells the tale of six labourers' arrest, trial and deportation for unionising, leading to the foundation of modern trade unionism.
Meta Description: [ The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs arrest, trial and punishment, leading to the foundation of modern day trade unionism. ]
