A Victorian pen and wash painting of a Leicester (UK) chimney sweeps festival procession in the 1850's. The sweeps carrying their tradesmen's brushes marched in procession, led by drummers and a large banner (protesting over the 'slavery' of chimney climbing boys used by less professional traders)' held by two men with top hats. Similar events took place in other places, usually in May and was often combined with Jack-in-the-Green festivities and other tradesmen (including milkmaids)

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Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
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