The Chimney Sweepers and Chimneys Regulation Act 1840
[The citation of this Act by this ]short title
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was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896
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This Act was retained for the Republic of Ireland by section 2(2)(a) of, and Part 4 of Schedule 1 to, the ...
, section 1 and the first schedule. Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978
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. This short title was previously conferred on this Act by section 1 of the Chimney Sweepers Regulation Act 1864 (27 & 28 Vict c 37). was a British
Act of Parliament
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passed to try to stop
child labour. Many boys as young as six were being used as
chimney sweep
A chimney sweep is a person who clears soot and creosote from chimneys. The chimney uses the pressure difference caused by a hot column of gas to create a draught and draw air over the hot coals or wood enabling continued combustion. Chimneys ...
s. One of many chimney sweeps such as Newport, Isle of Wight's Valentine Grey, a 10-year-old, who was murdered by his Master Benjamin Davis, because he hadn't cleaned a chimney properly, forced the passing of the "Climbing Boys Act"
This act prohibited any person under 21 being compelled or knowingly allowed to ascend or descend a chimney or flue for sweeping, cleaning or coring.
References
United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1840
United Kingdom labour law
Child labour law
1840 in labor relations
Chimney sweeps
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