The Factory and Workshop Act Extension of 1867 expanded regulations of the Factory Acts to smaller workshops and non-textile industries in Britain. This legislation aimed to improve working conditions and protect workers' rights across a broader range of industries. By addressing labor issues in various sectors, the act marked a significant step towards social reform and the establishment of labor protections.

The extension of the Factory and Workshop Act in 1867 raised awareness of child labor, prompting poets like Elizabeth Barrett Browning to depict the struggles of the working class. Their realist poetry highlighted the harsh realities of industrial life, advocating for social reform and empathy through vivid imagery and emotional depth.