Young girl tending the fire holes of a brick kiln, 1871
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Young girl tending the fire holes of a brick kiln, 1871
Young girl tending the fire holes of a brick kiln, 1871. It was estimated that at this time there were between 20, 000 and 30, 000 children aged between 5 and 16 at work in British brickyards
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Brickmaking Brickworks Brickyard Child Labour Exploitation Hardship Kiln Oxford Science Archive Ragged Rags Barefoot Wood Engraving
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in 19th century Britain. In this image, a young girl is seen tending to the fire holes of a brick kiln, her bare feet standing on the cold ground. The ragged dress she wears speaks volumes about the hardship and exploitation she endures at such a tender age. The year is 1871, and it is estimated that there are between 20,000 and 30,000 children like her working in British brickyards. This haunting image serves as a reminder of the countless lives affected by child labor during this time. The Victorian era was marked by rapid industrialization and urbanization, leading to an increased demand for bricks used in construction. Unfortunately, this demand came at the expense of innocent lives being robbed of their childhoods. As we gaze upon this wood engraving from Oxford Science Archive's print collection, we cannot help but feel empathy for this young girl. Her stoic expression reflects both resilience and vulnerability - forced into adulthood far too soon. Let us not forget the struggles faced by these forgotten children who played an integral role in building Britain's infrastructure. Their stories serve as a stark reminder that progress should never come at such great human cost.
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