Published On Oct 8, 2023
Victorian London's streets were covered in dirt and animal muck and an army of poor crossing sweepers laboured in all weathers to keep the filth off the shoes of the nobility and upper classes. Was this one of the worst jobs? In this genuine account by a Victorian journalist you will discover the life and work of 19th Century crossing sweepers and meet 'Billy' of Cavendish Square.
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