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Knocker-Uppers

Before there were alarm clocks, there were the “knocker-uppers”. How did that work?

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Remo Giuffré
Mar 12, 2026
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Knocker-upper Mary Smith. Photo: John Topham. Credit: Picturepoint

The Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes to UK society, including a proliferation of coal mines, factories and the need for a more disciplined and punctual workforce. Labourers really had to wake up early in the morning as being late for work in those days could mean in…

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