In the 16th century in England, chimney sweeps were employed to keep chimneys clear. To do so, they had to brave cramped spaces, clouds of soot, and rickety rooftops. Children were the best fit ...

A Victorian chimney sweep has become the youngest person to be honoured with a blue plaque. George Brewster died at the age of 11 in 1875 after being forced to enter a chimney where he became stuck.

In 2018 Valerie swapped her managerial role at a leisure centre, to become one of the only female chimney sweeps in the country. She had been looking for an alternative job when her friend Katie ...

Topics include: life as a Victorian chimney-sweep, Victorian servants, Victorian railways, famous Victorians, Victorian inventions, Queen Victoria, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Victorian children.

Endura’s first acquisition was Chim Chimney Inc, a Nashville-based chimney and hearth services business. Also, Endura recently acquired A Merrie Sweepe, a provider of chimney sweep and hearth services ...