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Children carrying loads of clay in the brickyards of the English Midlands, 1871 Wood engraving
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Children carrying loads of clay in the brickyards of the English Midlands, 1871 Wood engraving
530529 Children carrying loads of clay in the brickyards of the English Midlands, 1871 Wood engraving.; (add.info.: It was estimated that at this time there were between 20, 000 and 30, 000 children from 5 to 16 at work in British brickyards. From The Graphic, London, 27 May, 1871.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38452672
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This powerful wood engraving from 1871 captures the harsh reality of child labor in the brickyards of the English Midlands. The image shows children, barefoot and ragged, carrying heavy loads of clay on their backs. It is estimated that at this time, there were between 20,000 and 30,000 children aged 5 to 16 working in British brickyards.
The young boys depicted in the print are a stark reminder of the exploitation and poverty that many children faced during this period. Forced to work long hours in dangerous conditions for little pay, these children had no choice but to labor in order to survive.
The artist has captured the weariness and hardship etched on their faces as they trudge through the muddy brickyards with their burdens. The contrast between their youthfulness and the weight of responsibility they carry is striking.
This image serves as a poignant reminder of a dark chapter in history when child labor was rampant and widespread. It stands as a testament to the resilience and strength of these young workers who endured unimaginable hardships simply to make ends meet.
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