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Quarry Bank in Cheshire was built by the industrialist Samuel Greg in the 1880s.
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Around half of the workforce at the cotton mill in the first 50 years of production was made up of children.
True
Child laborers at Quarry Bank were indentured apprentices bound to serve their employer for 5 years.
False
Children working at the Mill had to be at least 9 years old, but many of them did not have documents to prove their age.
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The accommodation block for child laborers at Quarry Bank provided spacious bedrooms for the children.
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Child laborers at Quarry Bank were provided with adequate privacy in their sleeping arrangements.
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The child laborers at Quarry Bank usually worked 8-hour shifts in the mill.
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The child laborers at Quarry Bank were provided with a healthy and varied diet.
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The text describes the lives of foreign workers in the early 19th century.
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Samuel Greg took pride in building Quarry Bank and ensuring the well-being of his workers.
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Study Notes
Quarry Bank Mill
- Built by Samuel Greg in the 1880s in Cheshire
- First 50 years of production: around half of the workforce consisted of children
Child Laborers
- Indentured apprentices, bound to serve for 5 years
- Minimum age: 9 years old, but many lacked documents to prove their age
- Accommodation: spacious bedrooms with adequate privacy
Working Conditions
- 8-hour shifts in the mill
- Healthy and varied diet provided for the child laborers
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Test your knowledge on the working conditions and lives of foreign workers in the early 19th century factories, as well as the impact of wealthy mill owners. Explore the challenges faced by ordinary people and the potential improvements in their lives during this historical period.
