Frazzel
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 Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject: Fri18-Sun20Jul - DORSET - Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival |
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The 2008 Tolpuddle festival will take place in Dorset from 18th to 20th July.
On February 24th, 1834, six farm labourers from the Dorset village of Tolpuddle were arrested on a charge of taking part in an 'illegal oath' ceremony. However, the real offence was that they had dared to form a trade union to defend their livelihood. For this they were sentenced to seven years' transportation to the penal colonies of Australia. The sentences provoked an immense outcry, leading to the first great mass trade union protest. The campaign won free pardons and the Martyrs' return to England. A historic episode in the struggle for trade unionists' rights in Great Britain
To commemorate the bravery of the martyrs' struggle against poverty and authority, this annual festival features music, speakers and family entertainment
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival 2008 - 18th - 20th July
Details of this years Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival, including details of how to book your weekend camping tickets.
go to www.tuc.org.uk to book tickets
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