Children packing tea at Butlers Wharf, London

From 1921 children had to be at least 12 years old before they could work full-time, though some of these boys look younger. They appear to be labelling tins of tea. Their work benches are made of wooden panels and upturned tea chests.

Location

Greater London Southwark

Period

Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

Tags

work men boy industry clothing tea food warehouse Edwardian (1902 - 1913)