My Story : Factory Girl : A Victorian Match Girl : London, 1888

Oldfield, Pamela

Series: My Story
Notes
It’s 1888. Florence works as a match girl, in dangerous factory conditions. There’s talk of a strike, but striking means no work ... and no pay. Meanwhile, a young journalist is keen to hear Florence’s story - women have never gone on strike before! But is he just stirring up trouble to sell newspapers ... ?
Additional Info
Contains factual information and timeline.
Location edition Bar Code due date
Senior FICTION 25953