TRADITION & HISTORY
Alexander Zakharov stopped wearing clothes with buttons to work years ago. There is an old Russian superstition that by tearing off a chimney sweep's button, you can ensure a lifetime of happiness”.
Cor blimey Mary Poppins!
Chim chiminey, Chim chiminey, Chim chim cher-ee! A sweep is as lucky, as lucky can be!
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"So your chimneys I sweep and in soot I sleep."
The Chimney Sweeper, a poem by William Blake
"OF COURSE, shaking hands with a chimney sweep will not bring bring
you luck. That is a myth perpetuated by Disney."
"Chimney sweeps are another good luck symbol for Germans. The chimney pointing upwards connects the two worlds. By cleaning the chimney, the sweep opens up the way to heaven and brings in a fresh wind. The cleaning of the chimney also ensures the safety of the house is therefore considered good luck, as it prevents possible fires."
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LINKS:
The National Association of Chimney Sweeps Industry Professional Organisation
HETAS
Government approved body for the solid fuel industry.
Approved Stoves and the Clean Air Act explained
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