Weekly Wages Rates for Selected Occupations (Pence)
| Occupations reporting wage rates | 1863 | 1866 |
|---|---|---|
| Bricklayers |
252
|
288
|
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 1863 - 1866 | Rates of Wages and Hours of Labour in various industries in the United Kingdom for a series of years |
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These data were originally gathered by trade unions, mainly in the artisan trades, and record their 'Standard Rates' These were the minimum rates that union members were expected to accept; members offered lower wages were entitled to claim unemployment benefits from the union.