Chimney Sweeps’ climbing boys in Staffordshire.
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A talk by Steve Booth.This talk looks at the nationwide problems caused by the use of climbing children to sweep chimneys and how well-intentioned individuals in Staffordshire worked hard to eliminate their use, ably led by Francis Wedgwood – grandson of the great Josiah and the family connection to the Darwin’s.
Date
Thursday 17 September 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+01)Location
Erasmus Darwin House
Erasmus Darwin House,, Beacon Street,, Lichfield, Stafforshire WS13 7AD
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Chimney Sweeps’ climbing boys in Staffordshire.
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