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Map showing the arrest and transportation to Australia and Tasmania of the Tolpuddle Labourers, 1834
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Map showing the arrest and transportation to Australia and Tasmania of the Tolpuddle Labourers, 1834
5614420 Map showing the arrest and transportation to Australia and Tasmania of the Tolpuddle Labourers, 1834; (add.info.: Map showing the arrest and transportation to Australia and Tasmania of the Tolpuddle Labourers, 1834. 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.); Photo © Hilary Morgan
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© © Hilary Morgan / Bridgeman Images
1834 Archival Archive Arrest Australia Australia Dorset George Loveless Labourers Martyrs North Tasmania Penal Sentenced Southern Tasmania Tasmania Tasmanian Tolpuddle Trade Union Australians James Hammett
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This historic map captures the arrest and transportation of the Tolpuddle Labourers in 1834, a group of Dorset agricultural workers who became known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs. The labourers were convicted for swearing a secret oath as members of the Friendly Society of Agricultural Labourers and were sentenced to penal transportation to Australia and Tasmania.
The map showcases the journey that Thomas Standfield, James Loveless, George Loveless, James Brine, James Hammett, John Standfield, and other members of this trade union took from England to their new lives in Australia. It serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by working-class individuals during the 19th century.
Through this illustration, we are transported back in time to witness a pivotal moment in English history when these brave men stood up for their rights and paid a heavy price for it. Their story continues to inspire generations around the world as a symbol of resilience and solidarity among labourers fighting for fair treatment.
This archival print is not just a historical document but also an important piece of art that sheds light on an often overlooked chapter in our collective past. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of those who dared to challenge injustice and fight for equality.
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