Knocker Uppers: The Human Alarm Clocks of the Victorian Era

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[@rachelvicario6675]

Great story. I didn’t realize how long the profession had gone on for in some areas. My great grandfather on my father’s side was a town crier in Italy. He would basically walk the streets and yell out any pertinent news or information. I never could find any information about him, but my grandfather told me stories about him. I remember being so fascinated.

[@historyandhearsay]

That is SO cool! You know, I remember hearing about town criers when I was a kid, and I had forgotten all about them! They also used to be featured in old moves all the time! I think it’s so much fun when people are able to find out about their ancestors & how a little about what they did!

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[@aprilknerr4443]

Never heard of a "knocker upper". I learn so much form this channel.

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[@judyzwemke9305]

I really enjoyed this one. Great job! Keep them coming!

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[@katlamb4606]

I didn't know Knocker Uppers even existed. Your channel is a delight! Don't listen to some weirdos commenting about freaking pronunciations and shit!❤❤❤

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[@natcheztracefan]

Very interesting! I love hearing about old world traditions and superstitions that are almost forgotten. I recently read that Jane Leeves of the show Frasier had a “chimney sweep with cat on his shoulder” kiss her for good marriage luck on her wedding day. It’s apparently an old English thing. I can’t enough of stuff like this. If you ever watch Hammer Horror movies from the 70’s they often have the (especially the middle-lower class homes) decorated with English tchotchkes, implements, medallions on leather etc. that seem to be related to old farm or home arts whose use is unfamiliar to me at least but look fascinating. Thank you, please keep these coming!😊

[@historyandhearsay]

Oh that’s so cool! I know things like that also! Thanks so much for watching :))

[@Julie.Canada]

I adore all your millenial hairstyles in your videos! 😊

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@@Julie.Canada 😆 thank you :)

[@RoyalBeachVibes]

Love this never heard of a knocker upper 😊

[@historyandhearsay]

I hadn’t either, when I came across them! I thought it was so interesting! And was shocked that some still existed in the 70’s!

[@AaronD87]

I wonder if any of the Knocker-uppers ended up working for an alarm clock factory? Might have been easier than waking up in the middle of the night every night 😅

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LOL

[@jk_actual]

Nice deep dive

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I love your stories! It doesn't hurt having such a stunningly beautiful woman tell them- it just adds to the joy of the experience!

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Haha! Thank you Bob :)

[@eyeseeeee]

i wonder how ppl called off wrk bck then when there weren't any phones 🤔

[@historyandhearsay]

That’s such an interesting thought! I guess they just “no showed” or had a family member go & tell their boss? 🤔 I’m curious now too!

[@vgovger4373]

Is that where the term " knocked up" came from?

[@historyandhearsay]

I mention that in the video :)

[@kyote1089]

I LOVE the Victorian Era! I was totally born in the wrong era, and location! LOL I'm glad you mentioned that "Bobby's" (the police on their beats) were some of the first knocker uppers. Neat! (This is my 2nd video of yours... another job well done! I'm loving your presentation as well as your research! ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@historyandhearsay]

@@kyote1089 I love leaving about this era also! :) thank you!

[@CliffordClaytonGorovoy]

Is there a connection to " getting knocked up" as a euphemism for pregnancy?

[@historyandhearsay]

Yes! I mentioned that in the video :)

[@frankbrodie5168]

I'll not say that I've never used an alarm clock. But it's something I've relied on very little in my life. I used to always have a digital speaking LCD clock next to my bed so I could click to hear the time if I stirred in the night. But now I don't work even that's gone by the wayside. When I wake up I have to physically walk into the living room to look at the clock for the time. Well, or I could check my cheapo mobile on the chest of drawers at the other side of the room. But I don't ever adjust the clock on that. So lord knows what time it says anyway.

[@historyandhearsay]

I love not “having” to wake up to an alarm clock. Most days my body wakes me up on its own, but I enjoy when I don’t have to set an alarm clock :)

[@pheenobarbidoll2016]

Who woke up the knocker uppers?

[@historyandhearsay]

Many have wondered! Did you get to that part of the video yet? I explain it 😆