What a fantastic visit Y5/6 had to Quarry Bank Mill! We started off in the Apprentice Mill Workers’ House where we found out about the food they were given, the work they did, how long their working day was and where they slept. The children were all very knowledgeable about what life was like for children during the Industrial Revolution and it was great fun doing some role play activities in the school room. 
Later on, we experienced what it was like inside the mill. We got dressed up as workers and role played being paid by the mill clerk. We saw the machines and watched them working…it was so hot and noisy! The class saw firsthand how dangerous it would have been for children working in amongst the machinery. 
The day went so quickly and we learnt such a lot. We’ve got loads to write about when we get back to school!

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