chimney sweepers
They clear chimneys
Chimney sweepers are workers who clean soot and debris from chimneys to prevent fires and improve airflow.
The occupation dates to when coal and wood fires were universal for heating.
The term evokes Victorian England, where young boys were sent up narrow flues—a practice now abolished.
The chimney sweepers arrived at dawn.
The singular chimney sweep is more common today.
- cleanerAgent that removes dirt
- sootCarbon from incomplete burning
- climbing boysChild chimney cleaners
- flueChimney's inner passage
- creosoteCoal-tar distillate for preservation
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