1842
the year was inbetween the victorian era
The Mines Act was passed in 1842 in the United Kingdom. This legislation aimed to improve working conditions and reduce child labor in mines by establishing regulations for safety and hours of work.
Around the Victorian times
The Mayor changes every year.
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£4 per year £4 per year
Around £8 to £10 a year
In 1891, Congress passed the first federal law to improve safety in mines. The law required ventilation in mines and made it illegal for companies to hire children under 12 years old to work in mines.
The Education Reform Act during the Victorian Period was brought into English education legislature in 1988.
During Victorian times, it is estimated that tens of thousands of miners died due to unsafe working conditions, accidents, and health issues related to coal mining. Specific statistics vary by year and location, but major disasters, such as the 1866 Abersychan disaster, claimed hundreds of lives at a time. The total death toll from mining accidents throughout the Victorian era likely exceeded 100,000, highlighting the dangerous nature of mining work during that period.
in the Victorian times maids were generally paid up to 3 pence a day
A stable boy's salary in Victorian times varied depending on the job responsibilities, experience, and location. Generally, they could earn anywhere from 10 to 20 pounds per year, along with room and board.