Tolpuddle Martyrs Flashcards
What county is Tolpuddle in?
Dorset
When did the Tolpuddle Martyrs case occur?
1834
How many Tolpuddle Martyrs were there?
6
Who was the main martyr?
George Loveless
Why were the martyrs arrested?
For swearing an illegal oath to form a trade union/friendly society to support each other in times of hardship
How much was the average agricultural labourers’ wage?
10 shillings
Why did the martyrs join together?
To support each other because their wages had fallen to 7 shillings
In what year were the Combination Acts repealed?
1824/5
What was the name of the local landowner and magistrate who charged the martyrs?
James Frampton
Why was the martyrs trial seen to be unjust?
All male landowning jury who employed the men and had reasons to convict them, only a 2 day trial
What happened to the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
Transported to Australia for 7 years where they were then to be sold as slaves.
When were the Tolpuddle Martyrs pardoned?
1836
Why were the martyrs pardoned?
800,000 signed petition, rallies around the country, Hyde Park rally
Which minister pardoned the martyrs?
Lord Russell as Home Secretary
