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Sidcup, Kent. Few workers possessed alarm clocks, so the services of this knocker
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Sidcup, Kent. Few workers possessed alarm clocks, so the services of this knocker
Sidcup, Kent.
Few workers possessed alarm clocks, so the services of this knocker up were in demand. Her clients were roused by shooting peas at their windows.
circa. 1930
TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras
Media ID 11278089
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
England Jobs Memory Lane Twenties United Kingdom Work Nineteen Twenties
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to Sidcup, Kent in the 1930s. In an era where alarm clocks were a luxury for few workers, this unique service became essential. The woman featured here is a knocker up, whose expertise lies in waking people up on time. Her clients relied on her ingenious method of shooting peas at their windows to ensure they rose promptly from their slumber. The image beautifully captures the essence of a bygone era between the wars in England. It transports us to a time when simple yet creative solutions were employed to meet everyday challenges. The monochrome tones add depth and nostalgia, allowing us to immerse ourselves fully into this snapshot from memory lane. As we observe this photograph, we can't help but marvel at the resourcefulness and dedication of individuals like this knocker up who played such crucial roles in society during that period. This image serves as a reminder of how work was approached differently back then and offers insight into the lives of ordinary people striving to make ends meet. John Topham's skillful composition brings forth not only historical significance but also evokes emotions tied to human resilience and adaptability. It reminds us that even amidst adversity, innovation thrives – whether it be through unconventional alarm clocks or capturing timeless moments through photography like Topham did with his lens.
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