Before Alarm Clocks There Were Knocker-Uppers

The video explores the historical role of 'knocker uppers' who were employed to wake people up before alarm clocks became common. From the 1800s to the 1960s, these individuals used tools like bamboo poles and pea shooters to rouse workers in industrial cities. The video also humorously addresses the question of who woke the knocker uppers themselves.

What was the primary role of a knocker upper in Britain and Ireland?

• To clean the streets

• To wake people up for work

• To sell goods door-to-door

• To deliver newspapers

Which tool was commonly used by knocker uppers to wake people?

• A drum

• A loud bell

• A bamboo pole

• A whistle

Why was the job of a knocker upper particularly important during the industrial age?

• It was a tradition

• It was a form of entertainment

• Factories required workers to start early

• People had no access to clocks

What alternative method did some knocker uppers, mostly women, use to wake people?

• Blowing a horn

• Using pea shooters

• Ringing a bell

• Throwing stones

How did knocker uppers ensure they woke up on time to perform their duties?

• They had a special wake-up call service

• They relied on their own knocker upper

• They stayed awake all night

• They used an alarm clock