1847. The Factories Act (aka the 10 hours act) became law in 1847 - restricting the number of hours women and children were allowed to work in factories = to a maximum of 10 per day.
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In 1847, England passed into law the Ten Hour Act. This law applied to all textile factories. The law limited children and women to a maximum work day of 10 hours.