H Firkins & Sons – the only London chimney sweep reducing congestion on London roads with the introduction of an EAV Cargo Bike. Chimney sweep in London, England. H Firkins & Sons, The London chimney sweeps since 1860, the London Chimney Sweep.
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H Firkins & Sons chimney sweeps, established in Crouch End, London N8 in 1860. The business was started by Harry Firkins, who employed his sons. The Firkins’ in the 1850’s moved from Droitwich, and decided to make their fortune in the glamorous art of chimney sweeping. The only equipment he carried were chimney brushes, cane rods and sheets. These were transported on his hand cart. He covered a lot of miles. Traditionally he alerted people as he walked the streets by shouting ‘sweep,sweep’. When he hung up his chimney brushes on his retirement, his sons took over the business. Families, being more prolific, than today, there were a lot of Firkins walking the streets of London! The business thrived and was always passed from father to son.
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