In the 16th century in England, chimney sweeps were employed to keep chimneys clear. To do so, they had to brave cramped spaces, clouds of soot, and rickety rooftops. Children were the best fit ...

“I said the chances are, because we had a deluge of rain the night before, it’s probably weather affects on an old chimney,” the chimney sweep told ... during this time of year.

too Dick Van Dyke‘s chimney-sweep dance is one of the most memorable parts of Mary Poppins — and he steals the show in the sequel, too! The legendary 93-year-old actor dusted off his dancing ...