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Yes, they did! Some children went up the chimneys, and some worked in mines or factories in terrible conditions. Believe me, the Victorians weren't nice to children then. Finally, Dr. Barnardo (yes, the one who started Barnardos the charity), came and stopped the terrible conditions!
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What jobs did poor Victorian children do?
chimney sweeper
What does a Victorian chimney sweeper look like?
A Victorian chimney sweeper would typically be a young boy, often wearing ragged clothing and a flat cap. They would have soot-covered skin and hair from their work in cleaning chimneys. It was a dangerous and often exploitative job, mainly taken on by children due to their small size.
When did a Victorian chimney sweeper start there work?
They started work when they were 5 :-(
When was The Chimney Sweeper created?
The Chimney Sweeper was created in 1794.
How many pages does The Chimney-sweeper's Boy have?
The Chimney-sweeper's Boy has 352 pages.
When was The Chimney-sweeper's Boy created?
The Chimney-sweeper's Boy was created on 1998-03-26.
How much did a chimney sweeper get in the Victorian times?
Chimney sweepers in the Victorian times were typically children who were paid very little, often just a few pennies per job. They worked in dangerous and unhealthy conditions, climbing up chimneys to clean them. This practice was eventually outlawed due to concerns for child welfare.
How much did you get paid if you were a chimney sweeper in Victorian time?
Chimney sweepers in Victorian times were typically paid very low wages, often just a few pennies per day, depending on the extent of the work. Many chimney sweepers were children who were exploited and paid significantly less than adults. The pay was insufficient to cover basic living expenses, leading to poor living conditions and widespread poverty among chimney sweepers.
What is the ISBN of The Chimney-sweeper's Boy?
The ISBN of The Chimney-sweeper's Boy is 0-670-87927-4.
What did the Victorian children do before school and after school?
chimney sweep
Why did young children chimney sweep in Victorian times?
Young children were chimeny sweeps in Victorian times because they could fit down the chimney better than adults Unfair ain't it
What are the health concerns for chimney sweepers?
I want to be a chimney sweeper. What are some of the health and safety concerns for chimney sweepers?
