The Life of Nailers
The Life of Nailers
The life of nailers in Victorian England can tell us a great deal about how industrialists treated the working classes.
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 00:57 Why did such young children start working as nailers?
- 02:20 How many nails did an eight-year-old girl make per hour, and how long did she work?
- 04:18 How did nail masters cheat workers? How much were nailers paid?
- 06:07 Who was Mary-Ann Bird, and why is her story important?