Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

Worth a visit

There is a lot of significance history recorded here. This is an important place for trade unions. Certainly worth a visit to understand more. There is also a trail to see all the relevant sites.

An important piece of history.

Being the secretary of a local family history group, I have included the Tolpuddle Martyrs in one or two newsletters. As I was in the area, it seemed too good an opportunity to miss visiting. My time ...

Very moving visit

I was very keen to visit this small museum, having known about the Tolpuddle Martyrs for many years. The museum is set among a number of memorial cottages, each named after one of the martyrs, and int...

An interesting experience that we should all learn about

As a Union member I had heard a bit about the story but not the detail. Having now been here I can see how important it is to the trade union movement. What the men and their families endured is terri...

A must for those with an interest in trade union history

A small but well designed museum tells the story of the martyrs and the staff are most friendly & eager to help. There is a good little shop selling tasteful souvenirs.