17-09-2010, 15:39
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The Invisible Woman
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The return of the chimney sweep By Jon Kelly
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11327514
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The 1956 Clean Air Act, which enforced the use of smokeless fuels in many areas, may have been good for the environment and the quality of life of millions, but it proved devastating to a centuries-old occupation often passed down from father to son.
However, according to the National Association of Chimney Sweeps (Nacs), recent years have seen their members having to juggle extra demand and an "influx" of new trainees.
Thanks to soaring gas prices, sales of wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves rose 40% in 2008 as homeowners attempted to cut their bills.
This, in turn, has meant more chimneys needing to be regularly cleaned and more business for the small, self-employed army of sweeps across the country.
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Hmm! Time to learn an old trade perhaps..
I wonder if there any other old skill sets that could lead to employment?
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