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Our movement’s struggles for a fairer nation will continue
Take time this weekend to enjoy all that Tolpuddle online has to offer – to revitalise the spirit for the battles ahead, says STEVE PREDDY of Unite
DR DAVID GORDON SCOTT tells the story of the North Sands Massacre, Sunderland, as part of the ongoing work of remembrance of those killed by soldiers during the 1825 Seafarers Strike and the bicentennial commemorations on Sunday August 3
MATT KERR charts his bike-riding odyssey in aid of the Royal Marsden charity and CWU Humanitarian Aid
JOHN CALLOW tells of the rise, fall and rise again of a young martyr to the early French republic, Joseph Bara, whose short life was elevated by Robespierre and, later, others for its emotional and ideological appeal
April 9 1928 – July 26 2025
OLIVER SNELLING, a south London stonecarver and yeoman stonemason, relates how he is helping bring about a new festival next month
THIS time last year, many thousands converged for the annual pilgrimage to Tolpuddle.
Against the beautiful backdrop of deepest Tory Dorset, this historic rural agricultural event brings together comradely acquaintances from across the country and further afield in celebration of our proud labour movement history and the lives, struggles and victories of rural workers and communities.
We fill the lanes, fields and tents with our banners, bands and voices over a weekend of discussion, music, arts and learning, not to mention the indulgence of al fresco dining, whatever the weather.
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