Chimney Sweep Collection

Constantinople, Turkey - Chimney Sweep

CHIMNEY SWEEP, 1890. American advertisement for Pears Soap, 1890

Fred Gibson chimney sweep riding bike on his round 1965 in Chadderton Lancs

Chimney sweep, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Chimney sweep, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Sir Stephen Tallens gets on with the job of sweeping his chimneys even though he is a Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George and a Baliol man

Chimneysweep / Mayhew 1864
Back bent by the weight of his brushes, a young chimneysweep stands before the grate

Mr. Phil Bowden of Benwell who is a third generation chimney sweep

Chimneysweep Falls
A chimney collapses - and a chimneysweep falls

A photograph depicting a London chimney sweep. Sweeps not only suffered severely from sores
5313105 A photograph depicting a London chimney sweep. Sweeps not only suffered severely from sores, but they were also susceptible to prostate cancer

Engraving depicting the exterior of a Chimney Sweep's house, with a chimney brush over the door as an
5308766 Engraving depicting the exterior of a Chimney Sweep's house, with a chimney brush over the door as an advertisement

Pair of chimney sweeps on the roof tops (colour photo)
8643586 Pair of chimney sweeps on the roof tops (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pair of chimney sweeps on the roof tops)

An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century
5312330 An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century; (add.info.: 02/02/1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cartoon depicting a child chimney sweep carrying his brushes, 19th century
5312328 A cartoon depicting a child chimney sweep carrying his brushes, 19th century; (add.info.: 02/02/1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century
5311220 An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A chimney sweep, 1850
3478711 A chimney sweep, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a chimney sweep appearing in the drawing room fireplace. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

London street scenes
863261 London street scenes; (add.info.: London street scenes. Boy Chimney Sweep: Cab driver: Orange Seller: Water Board Man turning a stopcock: Digging up the road)

Cartoon depicting a chimney sweep calling out in a London Street. 1870 (engraving)
5669495 Cartoon depicting a chimney sweep calling out in a London Street. 1870 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chimney sweep and boy
3478935 Chimney sweep and boy; (add.info.: Chimney sweep and boy, London, 17th century, circa 1688.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young chimney sweep offering flower to a girl, 1910 (illustration)
1804741 Young chimney sweep offering flower to a girl, 1910 (illustration); (add.info.: Young chimney sweep, hungarian greeting card, c. 1910); Photo © CCI.

The character Oliver Twist
5308170 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Oliver pleading with the Magistrate not to allow the Parish to apprentice him to a chimney sweep)

Young chimney sweep with clover for good luck, c. 1920 (illustration)
1804742 Young chimney sweep with clover for good luck, c. 1920 (illustration); (add.info.: Young chimney sweep with clover for good luck, hungarian greeting card, c. 1920); Photo © CCI.

An engraving depicting a London chimney sweep. Sweeps not only suffered severely from sores
5313107 An engraving depicting a London chimney sweep. Sweeps not only suffered severely from sores, but they were also susceptible to prostate cancer

New Year's greeting card: a little girl dressed as a chimney sweep carries the number one from January 1st
IMB4827226 New Year's greeting card: a little girl dressed as a chimney sweep carries the number one from January 1st (first day of the year)

Gabriel Ravel as Simon, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Gabriel Ravel as Simon, 1855-1859

Illustration of Various Subjects, 1779. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration of Various Subjects, 1779

The Chimney sweep, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Chimney sweep, 19th century. Additional title: John King, chimney sweep, shown with gear while singing out his call

Studio portrait of young chimney sweeps, c1870. Creator: J. N. Wilson
Studio portrait of young chimney sweeps, c1870

Petits ramoneurs se désaltérant à l'eau d'une pompe, vers 1830, c1830. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Petits ramoneurs se desalterant a l'eau d'une pompe, vers 1830, c1830

Victorian satirical cartoon, Brothers of the Brush, Artist and cleaners
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon on the Brothers of the Brush. The Artist, shoeshine, street cleaner and chimney sweep all living in poverty

This chimney sweeper left his mark on the young lady

A chimney sweep wishing the bride good luck at her wedding. circa 1960

East street Market 100 years celebrations: Four year old boy Tommy Stafford dressed as a Chimney Sweeper. August 1980 80-4209a-009

Europe, Austria, Vienna, Store Sign for a Chimney Sweep

Humour gentility Cruikshank 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated May 20th, 1828

He took up a live coal and put it to Grimes pie, from The Water Babies pub
3949421 He took up a live coal and put it to Grimes pie, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

The Chimney Sweep, 1840-05 (oil on canvas)
6200621 The Chimney Sweep, 1840-05 (oil on canvas) by Molteni, Giuseppe (1800-67); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giuseppe Molteni: " Lo spazzacamino", olio su tela, 1840-5.); Ghigo Roli

James Pettit Andrews, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
1765247 James Pettit Andrews, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844) (attr. to); 590x495 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of James Pettit Andrews (c 1737)

House Cleaning, 1882 (oil on board)
704543 House Cleaning, 1882 (oil on board) by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); 28x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Temperance Sweep, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
The Temperance Sweep, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Chimney Sweep (colour litho)
3650290 Chimney Sweep (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney Sweep)

Trade card for William Jones, chimney sweep, London (engraving)
3657239 Trade card for William Jones, chimney sweep, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for William Jones, chimney sweep)

London chimney sweep (b / w photo)
3637742 London chimney sweep (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London chimney sweep)

Chimney sweep (b / w photo)
6030841 Chimney sweep (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney sweep.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; out of copyright

The Chimney Sweep as a Guide (coloured engraving)
979120 The Chimney Sweep as a Guide (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chimney Sweep as a Guide.); © Look and Learn

Job Cigarette Paper, 1895 (colour litho)
747078 Job Cigarette Paper, 1895 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; French, out of copyright

The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge
6340336 The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge)

The Sweeps Home, illustration from London Labour and London Poor
STC421739 The Sweeps Home, illustration from London Labour and London Poor by Henry Mayhew, pub. 1862 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Sketch for the broomseller, 1923 (pencil on paper)
2651043 Sketch for the broomseller, 1923 (pencil on paper) by Morley, Harry (1881-1943); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

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"From Constantinople to London: The Timeless Tradition of the Chimney Sweep" Step back in time to 1890, where an American advertisement for Pears Soap showcased the importance of a chimney sweep. Sir Stephen Tallens, undeterred by any obstacles, diligently carries out his job of sweeping chimneys in Turkey's bustling city of Constantinople. Fast forward to 1965 in Chadderton Lancs, and we find Fred Gibson, a dedicated chimney sweep who effortlessly maneuvers through the streets on his trusty bike during his daily rounds. This timeless profession has been captured throughout history; Mayhew's 1864 depiction showcases the life and struggles of a chimney sweep in Victorian London. In 1926-1927, McLeish immortalized a hardworking chimney sweep against the backdrop of London's ever-evolving skyline. Meanwhile, Mr. Phil Bowden continues his family legacy as a third-generation chimney sweep from Benwell. Even nature pays homage to this occupation with Chimneysweep Falls cascading gracefully down rocky terrains. Satirical cartoons like "Brothers of the Brush" shed light on both society's perception and humor surrounding these unsung heroes. Traveling further across Europe brings us to Vienna, Austria where store signs proudly display their local Chimney Sweep services. Cruikshank's witty 19th-century cartoon highlights how even amidst gentility and humor, this trade remains essential. Celebrations at East Street Market mark its centenary year as four-year-old Tommy Stafford adorably dresses up as a miniature chimney sweep—a testament to how deeply ingrained this tradition is within our culture. Through centuries and continents alike, the figure of the chimney sweep endures—symbolizing hard work, dedication, and reliability. Whether it be in ancient Constantinople or modern-day cities worldwide—their presence ensures that homes are kept safe while preserving an age-old craft that stands tall amidst changing times.