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15 Reasons Victorian England Was the Worst Time to Be a Child

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In Victorian England, widespread poverty and harsh living conditions forced many children into labor from a young age. With limited rights and few protections, they endured long hours in dangerous environments, often without access to education. This exploitation was driven by societal norms and the demands of industrialization, making it an especially harsh period for children. (birmingham.gov.uk)

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