What I Saw in My Dream as I Slept in My Chair
Complaint about the times mentioning the loss of the Northfleet and the railway accidents causued by long working hours.
Complaint about the times mentioning the loss of the Northfleet and the railway accidents causued by long working hours.
Complaint about modern times including reference to railway accidents casued by long working hours of staff.
Concerns about long hours worked by signalmen
Satirising the ineffectiveness of procedures governing use of emergency cords
Overview of the Songs and Poems in this Category:
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Main Themes and Motifs
Dangers arising from long hours worked by railway servants
Concerns for the wellbeing of those working long hours
Chronology
1830-39
1840-49
1850-59
1860-69
1870-79 476; 547*
1880-89 066
1890-99 081; 382
1900-09
1910-19
1920-29
1930-39
* The earliest and latest dates for this item extend across decades. See item more information.
Historical Background
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Concerns about long hours worked by signalmen
Complaint about the times mentioning the loss of the Northfleet and the railway accidents causued by long working hours.
A driver falls asleep at the controls after working excessive hours - inspired by a real accident.
Complaint about modern times including reference to railway accidents casued by long working hours of staff.
Satirising the ineffectiveness of procedures governing use of emergency cords