The Middleport Pottery of Burgess and Leigh (opened 1888)  

 

 

 the factory entrance and works rules

 

Location 25 on the plan


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the entrance where the factory workers came in to clock on for their shift - through the gate is Port Street
the entrance where the factory workers came in to clock on for their shift - through the gate is Port Street
in the gate entrance were copies of the Factory Act and the local infirmary rules.....

 

The Pottery (Health and Welfare) Special Regulations 1950
FACTORIES ACT 1937 and 1948
The Pottery (Health and Welfare) Special Regulations  1950

These regulations prescribed much improved conditions - including the control of chemicals, pottery dust (which caused silicosis), workshop conditions and maximum and minimum working temperatures.

 

THE NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE INFIRMARY RULES - Relating to the Establishment Subscribers
THE NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE INFIRMARY RULES 
- Relating to the Establishment Subscribers

dated December 1910 - there being no National Health Service the factory and
the workers made regular subscription payments to allow the workers to be treated.  

Each Male over 18 years - 4 pence per month
Each Female of Young Person under 18 years - 2 pence per month

 

 


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