Factory and mine owners were considerate of the workloads of the workers.

Wealthier children visited the factories and learned about the working conditions of the poor children.

The wealthier children donated money and time to charity.

The children in the Industrial Revolution period were seen as ‘miniature adults’.

In the 1830s one fourth of the funerals in London were for children under ten years old.

Many girls over the age of ten years worked as servants in the homes of richer families.

The normal working shift of the workers were 9 to 10 hours a day.

A typical wage for male workers was about 15 shillings a week.

Children received more wages than women.

Strapping was one of the cruel disciplinary measures used by the owners.

In the late 19^th century more industrial accidents occurred in Britain than in any other industrial country.

Labour unions were formed to protect the interests of the workers.

Labour unions ensured that the employers do not hire labour members.

Labour unions campaigned against child labour.