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What was it REALLY liketo work in a cotton factory?
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Conditions The Cotton Mill workhouse was an appalling place to work. The word 'workhouse' sent a shudder through any honest 19th century worker. The conditions in the mill were dreadful, just thinking about anybody working there, brought a shiver down my spine. To work in the 'repressive, soul-destroying workhouse', was like having their mother murdered on the day they turn twenty-one (in my opinion). Conditions in the cotton mill was of very poor standard compared to today's specified conditions. But to the standard of the year prior 1800 and beyond it is fairly usual. There would be rooms withy masses full of dust floating about (from the cotton itself). This would trigger sickness and ill health. The windows were generally shut, perhaps always, making the atmospheric humidity level rise. Treatment During their time of work the children were treated badly. Most of the punishments arose because the children were tired. If a...
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