Martyrs' Plaque
Martyrs' Plaque
Martyrs' Plaque
Martyrs' Plaque
Martyrs' Plaque

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The hexagonal plaque commemorates the 150th anniversary of The Tolpuddle Martyrs being tried, sentenced and transported to Australia. The relief carving shows the martyrs in chains, under a large tree, surrounded by agricultural produce.
Title

Martyrs' Plaque

Date

1984

Medium

bronze

Accession number

DT1_RP_S012

Acquisition method

commissioned by Dorchester Town Council

Work type

Relief

Owner

Dorchester Town council

Custodian

Dorchester Town council

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Inscription description

around edge of plaque: TOLPUDDLE / MARTYRS / 150TH ANNIVERSARY / TGWU AGRICULTURAL GROUP / 1834 / 1984 / GEORGE LOVELESS / THOMAS STANDFIELD / JAMES HAMMETT / JAMES LOVELESS / JOHN STANDFIELD / JAMES BRINE; within image of plaque: 'By reason union justice law / We claim the birthright of our lives / We raise the watch-word liberty / We will, we will, we will be free'; entwined around the chained Martyr's feet: 'English Revolution / 1381 Peasants Uprising Littleport Martyrs / Rights / Combination / Acts / Rebellion'

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Located at

High West Street, Dorchester

DT1 1VW

Attached to the wall of Shire Hall Museum, facing into the street.