These photos document people in England or Ireland who, for around 6 pence, would provide a wake-up call by tapping on a door or window. I was unable to ascertain the origin of the photos.
Gwen Tuinman is a novelist, born and raised in rural southern Ontario. She draws on her psychology background to create complex characters shaped by nature, nurture and circumstance. Her storytelling is influenced her interest in bygone days.
Andrea, I’ve wondered the same thing! This wake up service would only work for me if they knocked then came back to knock ten minutes later. I need the snooze button.
Gwen Tuinman is a novelist, born and raised in rural southern Ontario. She draws on her psychology background to create complex characters shaped by nature, nurture and circumstance. Her storytelling is influenced by an interest in bygone days. Gwen lives near Toronto with her husband and two chickens.
November 15, 2014 at 5:05 pm
I wonder how the ‘knocker uppers’ knew when to get up!
November 24, 2014 at 10:57 pm
Andrea, I’ve wondered the same thing! This wake up service would only work for me if they knocked then came back to knock ten minutes later. I need the snooze button.