In 1834 six Dorset farmworkers were arrested for meeting to discuss and object to enforced reduction in wages. Arrested and charged with taking an unlawful oath they were all sentenced to deportation to Australia after the trial in Dorchester. In 1836 public protests across England forced the authorities to issue a pardon and the Tolpuddle Martyrs returned.
Tolpuddle Holiday Cottages allow you the opportunity to enjoy the peace of the Piddle Valley, explore the history generated by the Martyrs, Lawrence of Arabia, and Queen Victoria's visit to Athelhampton House as well as the romance of Thomas Hardy's novels set locally.
Tolpuddle is well placed to easily access Dorset's vast range of places of interest, leisure activities, beaches and sheer beauty. There is plenty to interest everybody and for them to enjoy. |
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Acorn Cottage is a mid-terrace two bedroom cottage providing accommodation for
2 - 5 people. Bed & Breakfast is available. Young children & dogs are welcome.
Tolpuddle is some seven miles north-east of Dorchester and fifteen miles from the seaside town of Weymouth. |
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The collage photograph shows the Martyrs Memorial depicting George Loveless. It is situated outside the Martyrs Museum in Tolpuddle. The gateway to the Methodist Chapel in the village carries a commemorative inscription to the six men. The thatched canopy stands on the village green. |
