The Youngest Chimney Sweep: A Look into the Grim Reality of Child Labor
How old was the youngest chimney sweep? The small boys used as chimney sweeps were typically between 5 and 10 years of age, and some were as young as 4 years old. They clambered up chimneys with brushing and scraping tools that knocked the creosote and soot from the chimney lining. Read more on www.chimneysolutions.com … Read more