by Alfred Poppins | Nov 12, 2012 | News
A Brief History of Our Craft It was understood even in the Georgian period of our history that chimneys had to be brush cleaned. Way back to the 17th century the Master Sweep of the day would employ small boys to climb and scramble up chimneys. The task for these...
by Alfred Poppins | Nov 12, 2012 | News
The tradition of a chimney sweep bringing the bride and groom luck on their wedding day is one that goes back for many years. Legend has it that 200 years ago a chimney sweep bravely stepped out and stopped the King’s horse and coach as it bolted. King George II...
