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The boy chimney sweep who changed the law
How the death of a child chimney sweep in Fulbourn changed the lives of children forever.
The death of child chimney sweep George Brewster in Fulbourn in 1875 was the latest tragedy to befall so-called 鈥榗limbing boys鈥� in Victorian Britain.
But it would be the catalyst for a seismic change in child labour laws 鈥� improving their life chances and saving countless lives.
Nick Carter hears how that change came about 鈥� and how his story is now being re-told in the 21st century.
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