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The Dark History Of Children Employed As Chimney Sweeps
It was unlikely that chimney sweeps would reach old age or even adulthood ... people began to advocate for them. In time, the government passed the Chimney Sweepers Act to improve the living ...
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Chimney sweep, 11, whose tragic death sparked outrage and inspired law change becomes youngest person to be honoured with blue plaque 150 years later
A chimney sweep whose tragic death at the age of 11 inspired reform has become the youngest person to be honoured with a Cambridge blue plaque. George Brewster died in 1875 after tragically being ...
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The Six Ways You Need to Maintain Your Chimney
Whether that old chimney on your roof is in use or ... “Sweeping” a chimney is basically cleaning it out—over time, every chimney gets clogged up with ash, debris, and other substances.
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Avoid house fires this winter: Expert warns against neglecting chimneys, dryer vents
Charles Fisk, the owner and manager of Area Wide Chimney Sweep, has been cleaning chimneys for more than 30 years in Austin. He said about every 50 fires, your chimney should be cleaned.