Richard Oastler, factory reformer

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Richard Oastler, factory reformer

Richard Oastler (1789-1861) was a labour reformer and abolitionist, born in Leeds, Yorkshire. He fought for the rights of working children in the Factory Act of 1847, and was also a prominent leader of the factory reform and anti-poor law movement. He promoted the Ten Hour Movement, designed to limit the hours worked by children

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1830s 1838 1840s 1847 Abolitionist Anti Hour Hours L Aw Labour Leeds Limit Movement Poor Poverty Reform Reformer Worked Workhouse Workhouses

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