Tolpuddle

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).

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English - Dorset - Piddle valley - Mile - Dorchester - Poole - Population - 2001

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In 2001 the A35 trunk road, which cuts through south Dorset, was moved to bypass the village.

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A35 - Trunk road - Dorset

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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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Tolpuddle Martyrs - Transported - Australia - Trade union - 1833 - Tolpuddle Martyrs festival - July

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