The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs from the village of Tolpuddle in 19th century Dorset; the arrest, trial and punishment of six farm workers that lead to the foundation of modern day trade unionism. The museum is a modern, informative, and educational exhibition using interactive touch screen and graphic panels to tell their story. The museum sets out the story in four sections: Before the arrest, The Oath and Betrayal, Transportation, and the Homecoming. Tolpuddle has long been a place of pilgrimage for trade unionists and visitors from the UK and around the world. Visitors can discover for themselves how the Tolpuddle Martyrs helped change the face of social history and rights of working people.
Free museum with interesting history about how the trade unions began. Certainly worth stopping. Staff member very helpful small coffee shop with refreshments plus gifts / post cards etc.
An important part of history is preserved here. Free entry and a full explanation of the story including the perspective of different parties involved. Very interesting and definitely worth a visit if in the area.
An important part of history, especially if you enjoy summer holidays. Miscarriages of justice are not just a recent thing. The ability of the printing press to communicate this injustice and the willingness to overturn this miscarriage of justice and authority are a salient lesson given the revent post office scandal, the rail fair prosecutions and the eventual correction.
Fascinating history of these brave men, had heard of them but didn't really know the whole story, that all changed after a visit to this little hidden gem of a museum!
It has some very interesting information but I didn't like the use of a high pitch speaker inside, presumably to keep people who can hear it such as teenagers, as it hurt my ears. Appreciate that it is free.
The museum offers a fascinating history of the first attempt in England by six agricultural labourers to get a better living wage from their employer. They were rewarded with prison and transportation to Australia. Well worth a visit. Street parking in the village.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Restaurant
Family friendly
Good for kids
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Free museum with interesting history about how the trade unions began. Certainly worth stopping. Staff member very helpful small coffee shop with refreshments plus gifts / post cards etc.
An important part of history is preserved here. Free entry and a full explanation of the story including the perspective of different parties involved. Very interesting and definitely worth a visit if in the area.
An important part of history, especially if you enjoy summer holidays. Miscarriages of justice are not just a recent thing. The ability of the printing press to communicate this injustice and the willingness to overturn this miscarriage of justice and authority are a salient lesson given the revent post office scandal, the rail fair prosecutions and the eventual correction.
Fascinating history of these brave men, had heard of them but didn't really know the whole story, that all changed after a visit to this little hidden gem of a museum!
It has some very interesting information but I didn't like the use of a high pitch speaker inside, presumably to keep people who can hear it such as teenagers, as it hurt my ears. Appreciate that it is free.
The museum offers a fascinating history of the first attempt in England by six agricultural labourers to get a better living wage from their employer. They were rewarded with prison and transportation to Australia. Well worth a visit. Street parking in the village.
