Historedia
Person

Lord Ashley

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1833–1842

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Lord Ashley, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Factory Act 1833 limits child labour

    1833

    Role: MP involved in obtaining a royal commission on child employment

    1. 1833 · United KingdomEstablishment of Factory Inspectorate

      The 1833 Act established a professional Factory Inspectorate to enforce child labour regulations in textile mills.

    2. 1833 · United KingdomImplementation of Relay System

      The Act introduced a relay system allowing mills to operate permitted hours without exceeding workdays.

  2. Mines Act 1842 becomes law

    1842

    Role: Head of the Royal Commission

    1. May 1842 · United Kingdom (inferred, not explicitly stated in source)Publication of the Royal Commission Report

      The Royal Commission report on children's employment in mines was published in May 1842, detailing the harsh conditions faced by child mineworkers.

    2. 1 August 1842 · House of LordsBill Passes House of Lords

      The Mines and Collieries Bill passed the House of Lords at its third reading on 1 August 1842.

Sources

  1. Factory Acts Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  2. Mines and Collieries Act 1842 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-05