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Workers. Wages. Revolution: The True Story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs

No One Saw It Coming

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The Legacy of the Tolpuddle Martyrs

This chapter explores the struggles of the Tolpuddle Martyrs as they confront local authorities determined to dismantle their nascent union. Highlighting the arrest and subsequent trial of George Loveless and his companions, it reflects on their powerful defense and the severe consequences they faced. The narrative emphasizes the impact of their plight on the trade union movement and how their resilience ignited a larger movement for workers' rights in early 19th century England.

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