Tolpuddle Family Lives

A series of talks at Tolpuddle Old Chapel funded by Historic England, the National Heritage Lottery Fund, and TOCT

'Tolpuddle Family Lives' is a full programme of events running at Tolpuddle Old Chapel from April through to October. Upcoming events at Tolpuddle Old Chapel this autumn include four guest speakers/presenters.

Please note that as we are limited in terms of numbers due to health and safety, it is essential that you book a place for each talk as soon as you are able by contacting Angela Herrera at: deliverymanager@tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org

Wednesday 16th October Tim Laycock (New Hardy Players) will talk about the Players' highly successful recent production of The Six Men of Dorset.

Wednesday 23rd October Sophie Wright and the theatre group, 'Time and Tide' will perform a production of To Win the Day, her play about the Martyrs' wives.

Wednesday 30th October Brent Shore, novelist, will talk about his book about Chartism and the Plug Riots in the 1840s.

All talks are free of charge and will begin at 7 pm in the Old Chapel.

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