Factory Act Strengthens Protection For Women
The Factory and Workshop Act of 1891 expanded regulatory safeguards for women and young workers in industrial workplaces.
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Henry Matthews Biography and Timeline
Follow Henry Matthews through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Henry Matthews, historical timeline
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1891
Factory Law Raises Child Employment Age
The 1891 Factory and Workshop Act raised the minimum age of employment in factories to eleven and updated safety requirements.
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