Poem about the Bedfordshire plait trade and teacher's notes

This poem was written in the nineteenth century and is a gentle criticism of employment of children in nineteenth century Bedfordshire (especially in the area of Luton and Dunstable). My notes cover two reading lessons and are aimed at year 4, but could be used across KS2. This might be used when learning local history, while looking at writers who comment on social issues (eg. Charles Dickens), or when looking at child labour generally.