Mary Poppins was set in 20th century Edwardian London. Variety: Mary Poppins Mary Poppins was set in 20th century Edwardian London.  Mary Poppins is a 1964 musical film adapted from a book edited in 1934 which tells the story of a nanny in 1910. She takes care of 2 children Michael and Jane . Their father Mr Banks works in a bank, and Mrs Banks is a member of Emmeline Pankhurst's suffragette movement.  Bert is a friend of Mary Poppins and has many different Jobs like a chimney sweep. He follows Mary Poppins and the children during the film. 

Character Profile: Step In Time My Character is an 8 year old boy called James Thomas. I work as a climbing boy for a chimney sweeper in London. The year is 1910 which is the Victorian/Edwardian era.

Character Profile: Step In Time I am paid very little if I am very lucky I will get a couple a coppers. I live with the Chimney Sweep. I have very little food so I remain small to fit up the chimneys. I often sleep on soot piles or the floor.

Character Profile: Step In Time I come from a very large and poor family. The chimney sweep bought me to give my family money for food. I come from a very poor working class background.

Character Profile: Step in Time Some Chimney Sweeps started as young as 4 because they needed to be small to get up the chimneys. The Chimneys could be as narrow as 9 inches by 9 inches. Chimney Sweeps often suffocate due to a lack of oxygen and also die due to getting stuck up the chimney.