Tolpuddle is a village on the River Trent (or Piddle), 7 miles north east of Dorchester.  It is a lovely village of thatched houses and cottages, and has a church with Norman remains.  

These days it is famous for being the birthplace of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, when six farm workers, who tried to establish a trade union, were transported to Australia.  The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells their story. Every summer, thousands of people come from all over the world to the annual Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival, which is held in July.