They're jobs you might think have been consigned to history but there are still Aussies quietly making a living from unusual professions which you'd be forgiven for thinking had died out. 9News
But there are still Aussies quietly making a living from unusual professions which you'd be forgiven for thinking had died out.Because if you want to burn a real fire, it's essential to maintain your chimney.Chimney sweep Mark said the hat is a traditional part of the chimney sweep uniform, but he only wears it when asked or for photos.He said many architect-designed modern homes also have real fires and so need his expertise.
"I do a lot of heritage places and have done some jobs for some famous people, actors and TV personalities," he said. "One place where I found a cash box in the chimney with a lot of jewellery in it," he said."Unfortunately, the main thing we get out of chimneys is dead birds and possums. "Even those who actually do have electricity sometimes like to switch the light off and enjoy them," she said."It's an ambience you get with an oil lamp you don't get with electricity."to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.They can also make bespoke lamps.
"We send stuff all around the country and people send items to use that they can't repair themselves."
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