The Chimney Sweeps: Child Labour and the Climbs

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The Chimney Sweeps: Child Labour and the Climbs

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the hidden world of climbing boys and girls in industrial Britain. They discuss the history of chimney sweeping from medieval times through the Industrial Revolution, focusing on the brutal realities faced by child sweeps. The conversation covers key figures like Jonas Hanway, who led early reform efforts, and Lord Shaftesbury, whose 1840 Chimney Sweepers Act aimed to ban the practice. They delve into the shocking parliamentary report of 1817 that revealed the abuse of children, including specific cases of burns, falls, and cancer. The episode also examines the Chimney Sweepers Regulation Act of 1864 and the eventual end of the trade in 1875, as well as the cultural legacy of sweeps in folklore and literature. A tragic yet essential chapter in the story of labour reform. #ChimneySweeps #ChildLabour #IndustrialRevolution #JonasHanway #LordShaftesbury #ClimbingBoys #ChimneySweepersAct #VictorianEra #SocialReform #LabourHistory #ChildrensRights #Britain #19thCentury #IndustrialHistory #History #FexingoHistory #Reform #Exploitation Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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