Yorkshire Almanac 2026

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Written on the door of a Chimney-Sweeper’s house at Easingwold, 15th June, 1795.
Who lives here?
Who do you think; Alexander Turner,
Give him a drink?
For why?
Because he sweeps chimnies;
Cleans smoke jacks; and is always dry.
Then if your chimnies be on fire,
He’ll put them out to your desire.

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