As the Industrial Revolution reshaped daily life, a rare contract binding a young boy to a cotton mill is carefully preserved, shedding light on the harsh realities of child labour. Meanwhile, final preparations are underway at Kinver Edge’s rock houses, where the last details are added to these unique cave dwellings—offering a striking contrast between the grime of factory work and the simple, rural home life that was fast disappearing.
Show
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
Episode
S04E05