Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Role range: 1874-1880
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Richard Cross Biography and Timeline
Follow Richard Cross through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Richard Cross, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1874–1878Years on this page
1874
1878
Factory Laws Consolidated In One Act
The Factory and Workshop Act of 1878 consolidated much existing regulation into a broader legal framework.
Factories And Workshops Law Consolidated
The 1878 Factory and Workshop Act consolidated factory regulation and organized protections for a wider range of workplaces.
Records, sources and methodology
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