What are some important facts about Victorian factories?

From the mid-18th century industrial machines were being developed, changing the way in which goods were manufactured. Factories, built to house the machinery, dominated Britain's urban areas and were the workplace of many. Here are some facts about the factories of Victorian Britain. read more

Thus, a Victorian factory was often dominated by belts — drive belts that brought power from the steam engine to the machines. Often, there were large overhead crankshafts that carried power across the factory floor relatively safely. read more

Here are some facts about the factories of Victorian Britain. Factory towns, such as Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Middlesbrough and Bradford (to name just a few), were dirty and overcrowded. However, the industrial machinery and the development of the factory did bring wealth to the country. read more