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Publication of the Royal Commission Report
- When
- May 1842
- Where
- United Kingdom (inferred, not explicitly stated in source)
- Part of
- Mines Act 1842 becomes law
The Royal Commission report on children's employment in mines was published in May 1842, detailing the harsh conditions faced by child mineworkers.
Compiled by Richard Henry Horne, the report included illustrations by Margaret Gillies and personal accounts of mineworkers. It documented the working conditions of children in mines, including that children as young as five or six worked as "trappers" and "hurriers". The report prompted legislative action.
Sources
- Mines and Collieries Act 1842 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-05
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