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Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour, East Anglia, 1885 (engraving)
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Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour, East Anglia, 1885 (engraving)
533889 Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour, East Anglia, 1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour for tasks such as sowing and hoeing. Worked 8 or 9 hours a day and often had to walk 3 or 4 miles to and from work. Practice particularly widespread in East Anglia. Wood engraving c 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38309884
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1885 Anglia Contractor East Farmers Formed Gang Hired Hoeing Hours Miles Practice Sowing System Tasks Teams Timbers Wood Material Worked Widespread
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This powerful engraving from 1885 depicts the harsh reality of the Gang System in East Anglia, where teams of children were formed by contractors or 'gangers' and hired out to farmers as agricultural laborers. These young kids, depicted in the image, worked long hours - often 8 or 9 a day - performing tasks such as sowing and hoeing in the fields.
The children would have to walk long distances, up to 3 or 4 miles each way, just to get to work. This exploitative practice was particularly widespread in East Anglia during this time period.
The engraving serves as a stark reminder of the hardships faced by child laborers in history and highlights the importance of protecting vulnerable populations from exploitation. It is a haunting glimpse into a dark chapter of our past that should never be forgotten.
As we look back on images like these, it is crucial to remember the resilience and strength of those who endured such conditions. Let us strive towards creating a world where all children are able to enjoy their childhood free from forced labor and exploitation.
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