Factory reform
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Factory reform 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 the movement's most prominent leader.
See also
- Factory Acts for details of UK legislation created to improve factory conditions.
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