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Map showing the placings in Australia of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for and convicted of swearing a secret oath as members of the Friendly Society of Agricultural Labourers, they were sentenced to penal transportation to Australia and Tasmania. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934
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Map showing the placings in Australia of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for and convicted of swearing a secret oath as members of the Friendly Society of Agricultural Labourers, they were sentenced to penal transportation to Australia and Tasmania. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934
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1834 Agricultural Australia Crowds Dorset Harbor Harbour Labourers Martyrs Penal Places Sentenced Tolpuddle Tolpuddle Martyrs Trade Union Transportation Nineteenth
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This print showcases a historical map depicting the significant journey of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of courageous 19th-century Dorset agricultural laborers. Arrested and convicted for taking a secret oath as members of the Friendly Society of Agricultural Laborers, their fate led them to be sentenced to penal transportation in Australia and Tasmania. Published in 1934 as part of "The Martyrs of Tolpuddle" this archival piece offers an intriguing glimpse into the past. The map highlights various locations across Australia where these brave individuals were dispersed after their conviction. It serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships endured by these English laborers who fought for fair treatment and better working conditions during that era. Transportation harbors are depicted on this illustration, symbolizing both hope and despair for those being forcibly relocated far from home. The crowds surrounding these ports reflect the public's interest in witnessing such an extraordinary event unfold. This image not only captures an important moment in history but also sheds light on the struggles faced by trade unions and workers' rights movements during the 19th century. It stands as a testament to human resilience and serves as a reminder that progress often comes at great personal cost.
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