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# Talk in Lichfield examines how campaign helped halt use of children as chimney sweeps
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/talk-in-lichfield-examines-how-campaign-helped-halt-use-of-children-as-chimney-sweeps/
- Published: 2026-07-13T08:56:50.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-13T08:56:50.000Z
- Description: Erasmus Darwin House to explore Staffordshire's link to efforts to end dangerous practice.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: News, What's On

TICKETS have gone on sale for a talk in Lichfield exploring how a campaign helped end the use of children as chimney sweeps.

Erasmus Darwin House will host the event at 7pm on 17th September.

A spokesperson said:

> "This talk looks at the nationwide problems caused by the use of climbing children to sweep chimneys and how well-intentioned individuals in Staffordshire worked hard to eliminate their use."

Ticket are £10 and can be booked at [erasmusdarwin.org](https://erasmusdarwin.org/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).