In Victorian times, girls in the countryside often took on various roles, primarily focused on domestic duties and agriculture. They worked as farmhands, helping with tasks like tending to animals, planting and harvesting crops, and collecting eggs. Many also engaged in household chores, such as cooking, cleaning, and caring for younger siblings. Additionally, some girls contributed to family income by making and selling goods like butter, cheese, and textiles.
Sure, in factories Sure, in factories
no the children had more dangerous jobs
they went out to their jobs
In the Victorian countryside, many people worked in agriculture, tending to crops and livestock on farms. Others were employed in forestry, mining, or as laborers in rural industries such as textiles and pottery. Additionally, some served as tradespeople, offering services like blacksmithing, carpentry, and baking. Domestic roles, such as housemaids and gardeners, were also common in the larger estates of the gentry.
most children help work in the farming or woodworking industries
most girls worked in the mills weaving wool but it was a very dangerouse job!
Boys would have worked on farms and in chimneys but girls worked in sewing factories.
flower girls
sewing and cooking
jobs
Victorian girls had many jobs around the home. They helped with cleaning and cooking. They also They also earned money by sewing, and working in workshops.
Victorian girls had many jobs around the home. They helped with cleaning and cooking. They also They also earned money by sewing, and working in workshops.
chimney cleaning, mining , factory works.
Sure, in factories Sure, in factories
no the children had more dangerous jobs
i think that they ever went to work ,only the servants.
if they did not do as they were told they had to eat pig guts