In the early 20th century, many of England's workers woke up to the soft tap, tap, tap from their town's "knocker-up." These human alarm clocks — armed with pea shooters or other noisy instruments – ...

Before smartphones and even the humble alarm clock existed, people needed other ways to make sure they got up in time for work. Knocker-uppers, who were often women, would use a peashooter or a long ...

As the clocks go forward for the start of British Summer Time, many of us will rue the loss of an hour in bed. But how did people get to work on time before alarm clocks? Until the 1970s in some areas ...

Front door knockers are a great way to add more personality to your home, but installing them properly is necessary to ensure ...

This is how you were woken up back in the day (Picture: SSPL/Getty) Mornings are getting darker, we’ve all got that ‘back to school’ feeling and, chances are, you hit the snooze button at least once ...

In the early 20th century, many of England's workers awoke to the tap, tap, tap of their town's "knocker-up." In her children's book Mary Smith,... 'Mary Smith' Wakes Up Village Sleepyheads In the ...

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