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The Tolpuddle Martyrs

Tolpuddle, Dorset

Six farm workers transported for joining a union.

In 1834 six farm labourers from Tolpuddle were arrested for swearing a secret oath when forming a trade union to fight wage cuts. They were sentenced to seven years' transportation to Australia.

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When
1834
Where
50.7490, -2.2880
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The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum is free. A festival is held every July.

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