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Mr. G. D. H. COLE: ''Modern Britain in the Making-V, The Factory System '

on 2LO London and 5XX Daventry

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THE industrial revolution and the rise of the -L factory system are the main subjects of Mr. Cole's talk this evening. He examines the coming of steam, the relationship between machinery and the workman, and factory legislation. He further describes Robert Owen as a leader of working-class revolt against the new system, and the rise of Trade Unionism and Co-operation.

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