He was one of the last of the 'climbing boys' to die in Britain after his death brought about considerable changes, with the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury permanently banning child chimney sweeps.

The work was incredibly dangerous and highlights how widespread child labor was during Britain's industrial age. Chimney sweeps were often orphans or came from impoverished backgrounds.

The death of child chimney sweep George Brewster in Fulbourn in 1875 was the latest tragedy to befall so-called ‘climbing boys’ in Victorian Britain. But it would be the catalyst for a seismic ...

But we no longer have coal mines. Only a handful of people have coal fires, meaning there are very few openings for chimney-sweeps in 2025. I am willing to bet that some people think that Findlay ...