Cambridge Library

What makes an event ‘news’?

Join archivist Mary Burgess from Cambridgeshire Libraries to explore the story of how the tragic death of an Ely chimney sweep in 1875 kickstarted a campaign to reform child labour laws.

This video is part of the Living Knowledge Network’s programming for Breaking the News. You can visit the Breaking the News exhibition at our partner libraries across the UK – find your nearest location on our FAQ page