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| Picture No | 10052973 |
| Date | 1869 |
| Description | Chimney Sweep 1869 |
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The number of people living in London was on the increase, to get any trade you had to get up very early in the morning, sweeps usual were up and about at starlight, waiting for people to arise, calling 'swe-e-eep!' to get the households attention.
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| Source | Engraving by Pearson in 'The Cottager and Artisan', 1 November 1869, page 84 |
| Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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