Author Search Website Email Charles Aberdeen first started work in a cotton factory when he was sent to one in Hollywell by the Westminster Workhouse when he was twelve years old. Aberdeen was fifty-three when he was interviewed by Michael Sadler and his House of Commons Committee on 7th July, 1832. Yes, to go under the machine, whilst it is going.
Question Is it dangerous employment.
Answer Very dangerous when they first come, but they get used to it. Answer Much the same. The labour has increased more than twofold. Question Explain in what way. I have done twice the quantity of work that I used to do, for less wages.