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Child Labour
Girl spinning wool at Fosters mill, Bradford, Yorkshire, England
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© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10002097
Bradford Conditions Labour Mill Mills Spinning Wool 1902
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and thought-provoking addition to your daily routine. Featuring an evocative image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, this mug showcases "Child Labour" - a poignant photograph of a young girl spinning wool at Foster's mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. This powerful image from Mary Evans Prints Online serves as a reminder of the past, sparking conversation and inspiring reflection. Each mug is expertly crafted to ensure a high-quality finish, making it not only a functional and practical household item but also an artful conversation starter. Bring history into your home or office with this captivating Photo Mug from Media Storehouse.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of child labor during the Industrial Revolution in England, specifically in the textile industry of Bradford, Yorkshire. The image, taken in 1902 by an unknown photographer and obtained from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts a young girl intently spinning wool at Fosters Mill. Her expression is focused and determined, yet her small frame and worn clothing betray her young age and the long hours she spends laboring under harsh conditions. The Industrial Revolution brought about significant economic growth and development in England, but it also led to the exploitation of children as cheap labor in factories and mills. The textile industry, in particular, was notorious for employing children as young as five or six years old, often working 12 hours a day or more. The conditions were poor, with long hours, low wages, and dangerous working environments. Despite the passage of laws aimed at regulating child labor, such as the Factory Act of 1833, enforcement was lax, and many children continued to work in mills and factories well into the 20th century. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of industrial progress and the need for greater protections for workers, especially children. Today, the image is a powerful testament to the history of labor and industry in Bradford and Yorkshire, and a reminder of the progress that has been made in protecting the rights and welfare of workers, particularly children, in the textile industry and beyond.
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