"The last of pitwomen" lias clird a Brynn, near Wigan, known as "Old Kitty Grayson." Sho was nßinl 92, and when Lord Ashley's Act prohibiting women and cbild labour in mines wi> passed in 1813, she worked os a collier's drawer or wagoner. She resented the innovation, and, weariiiff man's attire, worked for twelve months after the Act became operative, when she was stepped by theGovernment inspector. She was vor\ proud of having circumvented Uu- authorities tor a time. While following her work in the pit she sustained several injuries, including three arm breakages.
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1281, 9 November 1911, Page 7
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