Royal Parliamentary Commission on Child Labour

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Historical evidence explored on the ages of child labourers in the coal industry.

Different types of historical evidence are explored to understand more about the ages of child labourers in the Victorian coal industry. Looks at the findings of the Royal Parliamentary Commission of 1842 on Child Labour.
From: Coal Stories Blaenavon
First broadcast : 08 November 2007

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : Industrial Wales and Britain

Keywords : Coal industry

Notes : This clip points to an understanding of why children were employed in coal mines

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