A selection of readings from William Barnes

These were read by Brian Caddy and Joy Parsons and recorded on 27th August 2024 at the Tolpuddle Old Chapel.

Autumn Talks

On Wednesday 20th November at 7pm, we have a speaker from Sturminster Newton Museum Trust coming to talk to us about the ‘Swanskin Seafarers of Sturminster’ telling the story of the Dorset people who emigrated to Newfoundland in the 1600s with the trade in ‘swanskin’ a waterproof and warm flannel fabric made in Sturminster. The history has been investigated and charted by the Trust in collaboration with schools and colleges in Sturminster and Newfoundland as well as local historians to provide a fascinating account. The talk and questions will last about an hour after which we will serve refreshments. This event is free, but if you are able to do so, please register your attendance with Lorraine Tillbrook at tillbrooks@aol.com.

Tolpuddle Festival 2024

Saturday 20th July at 4:00pm
A talk by Professor Philip Martin:
‘George Loveless, ultra-radicalism and the Tolpuddle Context’
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