Maintenance of the flues and stacks of homes built during the reign of Queen Victoria involved specialized techniques and considerations. The design of these structures, often incorporating intricate brickwork and multiple flues... Read more »
Individuals performing the hazardous occupation of cleaning soot and creosote from chimneys were a common sight during the reign of Queen Victoria. This vocation, often undertaken by young children, was critical for... Read more »
Individuals, frequently children, were employed to clean soot and creosote from fireplaces and flues during the Victorian era. This occupation, necessitated by the prevalence of coal-burning fires in homes and industries, presented... Read more »