Chimbley sweeps faced a sectoral crisis during The Blitz. The darkened streets meant that their cobblestone tap-dancing went unappreciated and it was hard for them. Worse still, they had plenty of chimbleys to sweep in the harsh aftermath of the terror bombing of the Luftwaffe. But they persisted. 🇬🇧

In those days it was more difficult than ever to woo the comely maid who sells marigolds down by the old pier. Especially if you were worried about the consumption getting you.