Half-starved factory children supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough. Many such children would have been supplied by the workhouse. From Frances Trollope The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, London, 1840

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Half-starved factory children supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough. Many such children would have been supplied by the workhouse. From Frances Trollope The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, London, 1840

527858 Half-starved factory children supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough. Many such children would have been supplied by the workhouse. From Frances Trollope The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, London, 1840.; Universal History Archive/UIG

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1840 Adventures Armstrong Frances Meagre Michael Rations Stealing Supplied Trollope Trough Workhouse

EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the harsh reality faced by many factory children in 19th century Britain. Half-starved and desperate, these young souls are seen supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough. The innocence of childhood is overshadowed by the cruel circumstances they find themselves in. The workhouse, meant to provide support for those in need, often failed to adequately care for its charges. Many children like these would have been supplied by such institutions, left to fend for themselves in a world that showed little mercy. Frances Trollope's novel "The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong" sheds light on the struggles faced by these impoverished youth. Through her words and this poignant image, we are reminded of the harsh realities of industrialization and poverty during this time period. As we gaze upon these children with pity and sorrow, let us not forget the resilience and strength they must have possessed to survive such hardships. Their stolen scraps of food symbolize both their desperation and their will to survive against all odds. May this image serve as a reminder of our duty to protect and care for the most vulnerable among us, ensuring that no child ever has to resort to stealing from a pig trough just to fill their empty stomachs.

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