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Start of The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution began in 1750 -
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The Industrial Revolution
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The Opening of the Bridgewater Canal
The opening of the Bridgewater Canal influenced the use of canals. -
Invention of a Coal Pump
John Smeaton invented a pump to remove coal from mines. -
Factory Act 1819
Working hours for children are reduced to a maximum of 12 per day. -
Factory Act 1833
Children under 9 are banned from working in textiles. Children aged 10 - 13 are limited to 48 hours a week of work. -
Factory Act 1844
Maximum of 12 working hours a day for women -
Factory Act 1847
MAximum of 10 working hours for women and children. -
Factory Act 1850
Working hours increased to 10.5 hours a day for women and children. But cannot work before 6am and after 6pm. -
Compulsary Education Introduced
England and Wales were introduced to compolsary education. -
End of the Industrial Revolution (WW 1)
The end of The Industrial Revolution and the beginning of World War 1