Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century
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Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century will take place on 11 November 2026 at The Leeds Library. Dr Emma Storr from the University of Leeds will discuss historical public health measures and their impact on child health during the industrial era.
Death and disease were common in the 19th century in industrial Leeds due to many factors: overcrowding, poor conditions in the factories and mills and the many infectious diseases that were rife at the time. Children were particularly vulnerable. In this talk by Dr Emma Storr, University of Leeds, she will discuss some of the measures taken to improve working conditions for everyone in the textile industries as well as the role played by physicians such as Charles Thackrah and others which led to early public health interventions and a gradual decline in mortality and morbidity.
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Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century is held at The Leeds Library in Leeds (18 Commercial Street, Leeds, LS1 6AL, United Kingdom).
The forecast for Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century is Drizzle · high 7°C, low 2°.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Leeds Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century can be booked via leedsinspired.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century will take place on 11 November 2026 at The Leeds Library. Dr Emma Storr from the University of Leeds will discuss historical public health measures and their impact on child health during the industrial era.
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Death and disease were common in the 19th century in industrial Leeds due to many factors: overcrowding, poor conditions in the factories and mills and the many infectious diseases that were rife at the time. Children were particularly vulnerable. In this talk by Dr Emma Storr, University of Leeds, she will discuss some of the measures taken to improve working conditions for everyone in the textile industries as well as the role played by physicians such as Charles Thackrah and others which led to early public health interventions and a gradual decline in mortality and morbidity.
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When is Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century?
Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Where is Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century taking place?
Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century is held at The Leeds Library in Leeds (18 Commercial Street, Leeds, LS1 6AL, United Kingdom).
What will the weather be like at Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century?
The forecast for Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century is Drizzle · high 7°C, low 2°.
Is there anywhere to stay near Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Leeds Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century?
Tickets for Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century can be booked via leedsinspired.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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