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00:00:00 Chimney Sweep
00:07:59 Coal Miner
00:16:32 Matchstick Maker
00:25:11 Rat Catcher
00:35:34 Night-Soil Man

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Victorian London was a bustling and rapidly industrializing city, but beneath its grand façade lay a world of dangerous and grueling occupations. Many of the poorest citizens worked in jobs that were not only physically demanding but also hazardous to their health and wellbeing. Here are some of the worst jobs in Victorian London:

Chimney Sweep: Often performed by small children, this job involved climbing into narrow, soot-filled chimneys to clean them. The work was dangerous, leading to injuries, suffocation, and illnesses like "chimney sweep’s carcinoma," a type of cancer caused by prolonged exposure to soot.

Coal Miner: Working in dark, cramped conditions underground, coal miners faced the constant threat of cave-ins, explosions, and lung diseases such as "black lung" from coal dust inhalation. Their workdays were long, and the labor was backbreaking.

Matchstick Maker: Many matchstick makers were women and young girls who suffered from "phossy jaw," a severe condition caused by exposure to white phosphorus. The toxic fumes would rot the jawbone and cause excruciating pain and disfigurement.

Rat Catcher: With London's poor sanitation, rat catchers played a vital role in controlling rodent populations. However, the job was risky, with rat bites and exposure to diseases like the plague being common dangers.

Night Soil Man: These workers collected human waste from cesspits and privies, transporting it out of the city. The job was not only filthy but also hazardous due to exposure to disease and the risk of falling into cesspits.

These jobs highlight the harsh realities faced by the working class in Victorian London, where survival often meant enduring unimaginable conditions.

Information sourced from Wiki, Gutenburg, JSTOR, primary and secondary sources. All information is congruent with archaeological and history evidence at the time of recording.