Episode 2 of 2
Implementation of Relay System
- When
- 1833
- Where
- United Kingdom
The Act introduced a relay system allowing mills to operate permitted hours without exceeding workdays.
Millowners used a relay system with two sets of children, each working eight hours. This system was intended to allow the Act to outbid Ashley's Bill in apparent benefits to children. However, the first inspector report noted relay working was difficult or impracticable due to insufficient numbers of children.
Sources
- Factory Acts Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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