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chimney sweeps

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Richard

Richard Report 25 Mar 2008 23:42

i have just found out that my gggrandfather was a chimney sweep
is there a society or something i could get more info from
thanks rick

Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 25 Mar 2008 23:50

^ A Friendly Society for the Protection and Education of Chimney-Sweepers' Boys had been established in 1800 (The Times 16 April 1800, Page 1, Column b.) The 1840 Act became a dead letter. The Chimney Sweepers Regulation Act 1864, c37. tightened controls significantly. Lord Shaftesbury was a main proponent of the Bill.

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Richard

Richard Report 25 Mar 2008 23:53

thanks for that lindsey i think you answered my topic on cat meat purveyors
thank alot

Richard

Richard Report 25 Mar 2008 23:54

i presue i can get these acts too add to my files
he was a sweep in 1901

Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 26 Mar 2008 00:22

Presume nothing search in hope !!!!!

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