He was the last of the “climbing boys” to die in Britain, as the tragedy of his death led to reforms banning child chimney sweeps brought in by the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury He joins other ...

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.

If you will forgive the Victoriana kitsch opening: spare a thought for the humble chimney sweep . Not only frozen in the ...

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 first blue plaque to commemorate the life of a child will be unveiled at the house where he died. George Brewster, 11, became trapped in a chimney of a former Victorian pauper asylum in ...