Sweeps Collection

Chimney Sweeps 1866
The young and the old, both looking tired after a days work

Nijinsky, Karsavina
He sweeps Karsavina off her feet during the Oiseau de feu (the Firebird) during the Saison Russe at the Chatelet Theatre, Paris

Mobile Chimney Sweep
A chimney sweep stands with his equipment beside his car which has a model of a chimney on the roof with a broom sticking out of the top, to advertise his trade

Male Chimney Sweep 1909

Chimneysweep / Mayhew 1864
Back bent by the weight of his brushes, a young chimneysweep stands before the grate

Sweep, oh sweep oh! Clean your chimneys keep, oh! For smoky flues we can t excues, since I will sweep them cheap, oh! Date: Circa 1880

Snow Trafalgar Square
A man sweeps a path in the heavy snow at the base of Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square. Note Landseers lions covered in snow

Chimneysweep Falls
A chimney collapses - and a chimneysweep falls

Chimney sweep and boy
3478935 Chimney sweep and boy; (add.info.: Chimney sweep and boy, London, 17th century, circa 1688.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Holy Family: St Joseph works as carpenter in background, while Mary sews and the boy Jesus sweeps the room
535051 The Holy Family: St Joseph works as carpenter in background, while Mary sews and the boy Jesus sweeps the room. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chimney Sweeps or Coalmen fighting
Cartoon, Chimney Sweeps or Coalmen fighting - Black and White. 19th century

Sweeps Festival, Rochester, Kent, England, UK

The Dublin Derby Sweep Draw, Imagined in 1066
Cartoon by Heath Robinson, depicting the draw for the Dublin Derby Sweep as it might have happened in 1066. Date: 1933

Advert, The New Hoover Vacuum Cleaner - Try Them All! Date: 1929

A small girl sets about sweeping the yard with a very big broom, but is distracted when a robin arrives to keep her company. Date: circa 1886

A little girl sweeps the snow by the steps, watched by a robin. Date: circa 1886

Cumberland Landscape, 1928 (oil on plywood)
2957748 Cumberland Landscape, 1928 (oil on plywood) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 51x61 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Sweeps (colour litho)
5992571 Sweeps (colour litho) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweeps. Illustration for Little French People by Kate J Fricero [Catherine Josephine)

Andrew Strauss Sweeps Clarke For 4 Runs 5th Ashes Test Match 5th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 The Brit Oval, London, England 22 August 2009 Date: 22 August 2009

Andrew Strauss Sweeps Off Katich Spinner 5th Ashes Test Match 5th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 The Brit Oval, London, England 21 August 2009 Date: 21 August 2009

Steve Tikolo Sweeps England V Kenya 18 May 1999 Date: 18 May 1999

Sweep! (engraving)
3626118 Sweep! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweep!. Illustration for Chatterbox (1869). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

The late William Wood, the Climbing Boys Friend (engraving)
6008145 The late William Wood, the Climbing Boys Friend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late William Wood, the Climbing Boys Friend)

The Ploughman, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452058 The Ploughman, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The Widow selling sand, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452056 The Widow selling sand, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The Cobbler, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452055 The Cobbler, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Job Cigarette Paper, 1895 (colour litho)
747078 Job Cigarette Paper, 1895 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; French, out of copyright

City Street Cleaning Gang, Philadelphia, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
AKM203527 City Street Cleaning Gang, Philadelphia, c.1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; ePhiladelphia History Museum at

The Sweeps Home, illustration from London Labour and London Poor
STC421739 The Sweeps Home, illustration from London Labour and London Poor by Henry Mayhew, pub. 1862 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The sweeps home (engraving)
604038 The sweeps home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sweeps home; from London Labour and the London Poor)

Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, song illustration from
DGC452053 Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Illustration for The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb (litho)
3642135 Illustration for The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb (litho) by Jones, A. Garth (1872-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb)

Chimneysweep (b / w photo)
3091217 Chimneysweep (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimneysweep. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright

How a trawler sweeps for mines (litho)
2799316 How a trawler sweeps for mines (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How a trawler sweeps for mines)

Two young chimney sweeps stealing cakes from a bakers basket (colour litho)
960100 Two young chimney sweeps stealing cakes from a bakers basket (colour litho) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving)
2836291 Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

"Whist! The Bogie Man!"From Mr Mendozas Black and White Exhibition, King Street, St Jamess (engraving)
1592199 " Whist! The Bogie Man!" From Mr Mendozas Black and White Exhibition, King Street, St Jamess (engraving) by English School

Sweeps (coloured engraving)
558347 Sweeps (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweeps. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Sweep, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452054 The Sweep, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Chimneysweep (b / w photo)
3091215 Chimneysweep (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimneysweep. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright

The excitement in the City continues intense (engraving)
5227146 The excitement in the City continues intense (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The excitement in the City continues intense)

The Sack of Baltimore (engraving)
3655178 The Sack of Baltimore (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sack of Baltimore)

The City Tron Men (engraving)
960361 The City Tron Men (engraving) by Kay, John (1742-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Tron Men; or chimney sweeps, two chimney sweepers dressed in kilts)

The Happy Poor, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452057 The Happy Poor, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Depiction of the month of May (colour litho)
961082 Depiction of the month of May (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depiction of the month of May)

Tornado Sweeps Fields Date: 1950

CHIMNEY SWEEP IN CART
Mr Noble the sweep rides his cart through the streets, calling out Swee - eep ! to attract customers. Date: 1887

CHIMNEY SWEEP & BRUSH CHIMNEY SWEEP & BRUSH
A chimney sweep pushes his brush futher up the chimney by adding poles to the end. He seals the chimney up to prevent coal dust pouring into the room. Date: 1940s

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"Sweeps: From Mobile Chimney Sweep to Snowy Adventures" Step back in time with a glimpse into the world of sweeps, from the early days of male chimney sweepers in 1909 to the enchanting performances by Nijinsky and Karsavina. Delve even further into history as we explore the lives of chimney sweeps in 1866, captured through Mayhew's lens. Oh sweep, oh sweep. The echoes of their songs still resonate as they braved treacherous chimneys. Imagine Trafalgar Square blanketed in snow, where even brave chimney sweeps had to navigate slippery slopes and icy falls. Travel across centuries and continents as we witness an imagined scene from 1066 - The Dublin Derby Sweep Draw. A captivating moment frozen in time, showcasing both tradition and innovation. But sweeping is not limited to soot-filled chimneys alone. Enter the realm of modernity with an advertisement for The New Hoover Vacuum Cleaner - revolutionizing cleaning practices for households everywhere. In a nostalgic twist, picture a small girl wielding a massive broom while sweeping her yard circa 1886. However, her task takes an unexpected turn when a friendly robin joins her company – reminding us that sometimes it's not just about getting the job done but finding joy amidst our chores. And let's not forget winter wonderlands. Another young girl embraces nature's snowy gift as she diligently clears steps while being watched over by a curious robin perched nearby. A heartwarming scene that captures both innocence and companionship amid wintry landscapes. Join us on this journey through time as we uncover stories behind these "sweeps" - tales filled with hard work, imagination, camaraderie, and moments that warm our hearts throughout history.