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Knocker-up or Knocker-upper - is forgotten profession in England and Ireland, was that to awaken people to work. It originated during the Industrial Revolution and existed until the 20s of the 20th century.
Mainly used long bamboo sticks, batons, sticks, but sometimes to wake the residents of the upper floors, shot through the windows peas. Upper-knoker worked mostly elderly people, but sometimes, for an additional fee, the work was entrusted to the local and the constable.