05/05/2023
It's May Day! But did you also know that it's Chimney Sweep Day? Back when young boys used to clean chimneys, they were only allowed ONE single day off a year, and that was typically at the beginning of May! After the Chimney Sweeps Act of 1834 was passed (in the UK), sweeps turned this day into a day to celebrate.
With that said, May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. We care about the health and wellness of our sweeps, and it's important to allow yourselves time off when you need it - one single day isn't going to do it, that's for sure.
Here's to you, sweeps!
Read more here: https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/transformingsociety/livinglearning/19thcentury/overview/childrenchimneys/