1874-1887: Too Young for the Mill (1875)
- Episode aired Oct 2, 1978
- 20m
Matt has not passed his tenth birthday and he is working half-time in Grimshaw's mill. He is promptly sacked since it is illegal to employ children under the age of 10. In contrast Sarah spe... Read allMatt has not passed his tenth birthday and he is working half-time in Grimshaw's mill. He is promptly sacked since it is illegal to employ children under the age of 10. In contrast Sarah spends her day in a leisurely fashion: a lie-in followed by entertaining Alderman Grimshaw to... Read allMatt has not passed his tenth birthday and he is working half-time in Grimshaw's mill. He is promptly sacked since it is illegal to employ children under the age of 10. In contrast Sarah spends her day in a leisurely fashion: a lie-in followed by entertaining Alderman Grimshaw to tea.