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The chimney has been
a part of family life since the early Romans first realized that
it was better to live in a nice, fire-warmed home than in a chilly
one. They needed a way to funnel off the smoke the fires caused.
Centuries later, in medieval times, fireplaces were invented to
heat individual rooms and provide a safe place for indoor cooking.
They soon learned that fireplaces and their chimneys needed a cleaning
as a house full of soot and fumes is unhealthy. And so, chimney
sweeping developed into a necessary profession. People liked having
the chimney sweep pay a visit as he brought clean, fresh air back
to the home. Sweeps are associated with hearth and home, and thus
domestic bliss. Chimney Sweeps became a sign of good health and
prosperity. |
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