The London matchgirls’ strike of 1888 was a strike of the women and teenage girls working at the Bryant and May Factory in Bow, London.
The strike was caused by the poor working conditions in the match factory, including fourteen-hour work days, poor pay, excessive fines, and the severe health complications of working with white phosphorus, such as phossy jaw, but was sparked by the dismissal of one of the workers on or about 2 July 1888.[
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Hi Historian Victorian WOW, WOW, WOW fantastic resources on the Luddites and also Match girls. I was wondering what is the little book you used for the stories? I would like to buy it from a second hand book shop. is it possible to email me o.griffiths@croft.school
Very useful sources - Thanks!!
Brilliant, thank you!
A detailed lesson that uses plenty of sources to help analyse the event.
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