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During the Industrial Revolution, before reliable and \uc785\uc218 \uac00\ub2a5\ud55c<\/strong> alarm clocks became widespread, a unique profession<\/strong> emerged to address a critical societal need. The knocker-upper served as a human alarm clock, ensuring that factory workers, miners, and dock workers arrived punctually for their early morning shifts. Missing work often meant losing wages or facing dismissal, making punctuality<\/strong> essential for maintaining one’s livelihood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This extraordinary occupation required individuals to traverse dimly lit streets between 3 and 5 AM, armed with specialized equipment. Most knocker-uppers carried a long bamboo pole to tap rhythmically on upstairs bedroom windows, while others preferred pea-shooters, using dried peas as gentle projectiles<\/strong> to rouse sleeping customers. Each client provided compensation<\/strong> of a few pence per week, creating a modest but sustainable income stream for those who undertook this demanding profession.<\/p>\n

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