Factory reform movement

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The Factory reform movement or Factory Movement^[1] was a movement in the United Kingdom during the 19th century to limit the hours that could be worked in factories and mills. The first aim of the movement was for a "ten hours bill" to limit to ten hours the working day of children. Richard Oastler was one of the movement's most prominent leaders.

[edit] See also

• Factory Acts for details of UK legislation created to improve factory conditions.

[edit] References

1. ^ The Factory Movement: topic page