Sarah Carpenter had a similar experience with her meals at the factory. She mentioned that the food was often covered in dust and fibers from the cloth making process. They would have to quickly eat their meals while still working, not having enough time to properly enjoy or digest their food.
Living Conditions in the Factory:
6.) Elizabeth Bentley slept in a cold, damp room with no bed, blanket or pillow. She had to make do with some straw and a sack for sleeping. The only source of warmth in the room was a small fire made from scraps of wood.
7.) John Birley shared a small room with several other children, sleeping on piles of dirty straw. The room was cramped and dirty, with no proper sanitation facilities.
8.) Mathew Crabtree mentioned that the living conditions in the factory were incredibly poor, with children having to sleep in overcrowded, dirty rooms with no proper bedding or heating. The lack of hygiene and sanitation resulted in many children falling ill.
9.) Sarah Carpenter described her living conditions as dark, dirty and crowded. She slept on a hard bed made of straw, with no proper bedding to keep her warm at night. The lack of privacy and comfort made her feel miserable and homesick.
Overall, life in the factory was incredibly difficult for child workers during the Industrial Revolution. They faced long working hours, inadequate and unhealthy food, and poor living conditions, all of which took a toll on their physical and emotional well-being.