Lecture

Child Labour in Victorian Lancashire Lunchtime Lecture

27 June 2025
12pm to 1pm
£5

Discover the true story of child labour in Lancashire's Industrial Revolution.

The story of Lancashire's Industrial Revolution is a story of child labour. Many children worked long hours in dangerous conditions risking their health to help support the family income particularly in the cotton mills. But what about other industries such as mining, services and agriculture? And was there plenty of work for young children everywhere in Lancashire? How did the growth of education affect child labour? Dr Mike Winstanley reveals the true history of child labour in 19th century Lancashire.

£5 per ticket, includes admission to the museum and a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. Booking required. To book, please go to the events page of the website.

We run a popular lecture programme and regularly repeat lectures if there is demand. If this event is sold out, please add your name to the waiting list and we will be in touch if the lecture is run again.

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