"THE TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS"
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brenda&&rew
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This plaque can be found in London, Ontario on the north side of Fanshawe Park Road, East just east of Highbury Avenue. Located at the entrance of the cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM740E
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/29/2009
Views: 19
Within this cemetery lies George Loveless. He, with his brother James, John and Thomas Stanfield, James Brine and James Hammett were condemned to penal servitude in 1834 for organizing in Tolpuddle, Dorsetshire, England, a union of farm labourers. George Loveless was sent to Van Diemen's Land, the others to New South Wales. Public indignation brought about their pardon and return to England in 1837. The case of the Tolpuddle Martyrs became a turning point in labour laws and practices in the United Kingdom. In 1844 all except Hammett migrated to this district. George Loveless died near here May 6, 1874.
Address or location of plaque: Fanshawe Park Road, E (west of Highbury Ave), London, Ontario
Physical location of plaque: City
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There are no physical remains. The plaque is recognizing a person is buried in the cemetery.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: Excellent
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: French on reverse.
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