1875 a law was put through that nobody under the age 21 could legally sweep chimneys.
Child chimney sweeps began to decline in the mid-19th century with the introduction of new labor laws and regulations aimed at protecting children from exploitation. The use of child chimney sweeps officially ended in the early 1870s with the passage of legislation such as the Chimney Sweepers Act of 1875 in the UK.
how the chimney sweeps swept the cimneys
As of 2004, There has been 3 chimney sweeps
Illnesses like Chimney Sweeps Cancer
Chimney sweeps in the past were often poorly treated and faced harsh working conditions. Punishments for them could include physical abuse, long hours without breaks, and being exposed to dangerous situations in chimneys. Additionally, child chimney sweeps were particularly vulnerable to mistreatment and exploitation.
many chimney sweeps died from inhaling all the soot and dust of the chimney, which caused them to suffocate and choke to death.
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Illnesses like Chimney Sweeps Cancer
Chimney sweeps typically stopped working around the age of puberty, which is around 13 to 15 years old. This was primarily due to the physical demands and dangers associated with the job, as well as the desire to transition into other occupations or receive an education. Legislation in the 19th century also sought to regulate and restrict child labor, providing some protections for young chimney sweeps.
Girls weren't chimney sweeps because it was a boys job.
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Well chimney sweeps did not eat a lot of food because the more they ate the fatter they got, and then they wouldn't be able to get up the chimneys.
In Sweden, they are called "sotare".