Once a brutal trade built on child labor, chimney sweeping was one of history’s most dangerous jobs. From life-threatening conditions to major reforms, how did it evolve into the skilled profession it is today?
We meet Kevin and Ben of Milborrow Chimney Sweeps, a father-son duo keeping tradition alive...
0:00 Introducing Milborrow Chimney Sweeps
0:56 A chimney sweepers day
01:37 Stuart cleans a chimney
03:26 The tragic history of child sweepers
04:53 Wishing weddings good luck
05:46 Cleaning chimneys at the royal palaces
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