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 role of a knocker upper in the early 1800s?

How did knocker uppers wake people up in industrial cities?

What tools did knocker uppers use to reach windows?

Why might a knocker upper choose not to shout to wake someone up?

What is the humorous conclusion about the knocker upper's own waking habits?