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Children of Victorian Britain: Harsh Realities of Child Labor

Explore the brutal realities of child labor in Victorian Britain through firsthand accounts and captivating images. Discover the struggles faced by young workers in coal mines as they toiled in dangerous conditions. Gain insight into the daily hardships and sacrifices endured by children for meager wages. Uncover the heartbreaking stories of child trappers and drawers, shedding light on a dark chapter of history.

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Children of Victorian Britain: Harsh Realities of Child Labor

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  1. “At the age of ten I became a drawer. I dragged coal through the mine. I wore a chain and girdle, I did not like it, it hurt me; it rubbed my skin off; I often felt pain. I got 15d (about 6p) each day. I had no time to eat a bit of meat from morning to night. I crawled on hands and feet. There was not room to stand”. A drawer, 1840 (Image from www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/victorian_britain)‏ (Text adapted from V ictorian Britain Folens)‏

  2. “I'm a trapper in the Gauber pit. I open and close a door called a “trap”. I have to do it without a light and I'm scared. I go at four and sometimes half past three in the morning, and come out at five or later (at night). I never go to sleep. Sometimes I sing when I've a light but not in the dark; I dare not sing then. I don't like being in the pit”. (Sarah Gooder, a trapper aged eight)‏ (Image from www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/victorian_britain)‏ (Text adapted from V ictorian Britain Folens)‏

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