ABSTRACT In the nineteenth century the Staffordshire pottery industry was in its heyday. Despite global interest in the Staffordshire potteries and associated collieries, very little research has explored the lives of children that worked in these industries. This research aims to redress the balance. Testimonies of workers, teachers, doctors and government officials, alongside clinical and census data will be used to gain an insight into juvenile well-being. This research has found that children worked in perilous environments which consequently affected their health and development. Furthermore, juveniles were at risk of physical abuse from their carers at home and in the workplace. Long working hours, poverty and domestic responsibilities prevented children from attending school and enjoying leisurely pursuits. However, the well-being of children gradually improved over the course of the century due to the implementation of new legislation.

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只工作不玩耍？19 世纪英格兰斯塔福德郡儿童生活和工作的福祉

摘要 在 19 世纪，斯塔福德郡的陶器工业正处于鼎盛时期。尽管全球对斯塔福德郡的陶器和相关煤矿感兴趣，但很少有研究探讨在这些行业工作的儿童的生活。这项研究旨在纠正这种平衡。工人、教师、医生和政府官员的证词以及临床和人口普查数据将用于深入了解青少年的福祉。这项研究发现，儿童在危险的环境中工作，从而影响了他们的健康和发展。此外，青少年面临在家中和工作场所受到照顾者身体虐待的风险。长时间的工作、贫困和家庭责任使儿童无法上学和享受悠闲的追求。然而，