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What dangers did chimney sweeps face?
Chimney sweeps faced many medical dangers. One of these was cancer. If the chimney was particularly small, then the chimney sweep would be forced to take off all of their clothes. Their bodies would then rub against the soot on the inside of the chimney and the creosote in the soot would seep through their skin and cause cancer. Another danger was broken/malformed limbs, which were caused by the fact that they were squeezed into tiny spaces day after day. They also had severe breathing problems due to inhilation of soot. Also, if they weren't working fast enough, their employer would light a fire in the fire place to get them moving faster. This would have caused smoke inhilation and sometimes, the chimney sweeps toes got burned.
Who was the chimney sweep in the movie 'Mary Poppins'?
Burt played by Dick Van Dyke.
What is the name of Mary Poppins' boyfriend?
I assume you meant "who" is her guy friend. His name was Bert, played by Dick Van Dyke in the 1964 movie. But if you did mean "what", in the movie he is variously a chimney sweep, a street artist, a one-man band, and a street vendor. In the books, he is a street artist or a match seller, depending on the weather.
What is a sweep generator?
A sweep generator is an instrument used to align IF circuits in older FM radios that used adjustable IF coils in the circuits. The generator "sweeps" the frequencies on either side of a set center frequency. When this signal is applied to the front end of an IF circuit, the responce from the IF circuit can be observed at the end of the IF with an oscilloscope allowing the IF coils in the circuit to be adjusted to the desired bandwidth and responce of the circuit.
What was the Last name of BERT in Mary poppins?
In "Mary Poppins," the last name of Bert is "Banks." He is portrayed as a cheerful chimney sweep who befriends Mary Poppins and the Banks children. His character adds a sense of whimsy and adventure to the story.
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
Did girls chimney sweep?
Girls weren't chimney sweeps because it was a boys job.
How much did a Victorian chimney sweep get paid?
The annual salary for chimney sweeps is close to $20,000 per year. Many of the people do not actually work full-time.
What did the Victorian children do before school and after school?
chimney sweep
What chimney sweep companies are rated the most reliable by customer comments?
Chimney cleaning is normally done by a person called a Chimney sweep and these folks and the companies they represent are in the Yellow Pages. Check under Chimney sweeps as that is where they are located.
What are superstitions about chimney sweeps?
- It is very lucky to meet a chimney sweep by chance. If you make a wish when you see one it will come true. - It is lucky to pass a sweep on your wedding day.
What is a typical Victorian chimney sweeps name?
A typical Victorian chimney sweep's name might be "Billy," as it was a common name for boys during that era. Other names like "Charlie" or "Tommy" were also popular. These names reflect the common practice of using diminutive or affectionate forms of traditional names for children during the Victorian period.
What language would chimney sweep men speak?
There have been chimney sweeps in many different countries, and they have spoken (and still speak) many languages.
Why does the chimney sweep bring luck?
The tradition is thought to originate from the 18th Century, when it is rumoured that an unknown chimney sweep grabbed the reins of a panicking horse saving the rider from a fatal accident. The sweep then disappeared into the crowd before he could be thanked. The grateful rider, being none other then the king himself, afterwards declared that all chimney sweeps should be treated with honour. The 'luck' of the monarch then became the sweeps' talisman.
How much did a chimney sweep get paid in the Victorian times?
Oh, dude, back in the Victorian times, a chimney sweep would rake in about 4 to 6 shillings a week. That's like the price of a fancy coffee these days, but instead of a latte, they were inhaling soot and risking their lives climbing up chimneys. So, yeah, not the most glamorous job, but hey, someone had to do it, right?
What is flueologist?
a chimney sweep
How much did a Victorian chimney sweeper get paid?
A chimney sweep in the Victorian Era got paid about 10 Shillings in Europe. Less than a dollar in the United States. The chimney sweep himself did very little work. Boys that were small enough, sometimes as young as four, would be trained to do the chimney sweep's job because of the tight spaces. The boys were paid very little and very often got sick with cancer from the fumes.
