From the Cradle to the Coalmine
It is widely believed that the employment of children underground in coal mines ended in 1842. This book, in contrast, shows that young people remained an important part of the workforce up until the virtual demise of the industry in the late twentieth century. The Children''s Employment Commission was established in 1840 to expose the conditions under which children had to work underground; as we...
It is widely believed that the employment of children underground in coal mines ended in 1842. This book, in contrast, shows that young people remained an important part of the workforce up until the virtual demise of the industry in the late twentieth century. The Children''s Employment Commission was established in 1840 to expose the conditions under which children had to work underground; as we...
