1900 and the Mines Act – Family History Expert Hour with Findmypast | 1 Aug 2025

This week marks the anniversary of a law that changed the lives of thousands of working-class families in Britain. Join us for a quick look at the 1900 Act that finally banned children under 13 from working underground in coal mines—and why it matters to family historians today.

Did politics shape your ancestors’ lives? Let’s talk about it.

QOTW: Have you ever explored how politics and law shaped your ancestors’ daily lives?

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