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Matters of Time

99% Invisible

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The Vanishing Art of Knocker Uppers

This chapter examines the now-obsolete profession of knocker uppers in 19th century London, focusing on its significance as a means of survival for older women in urban neighborhoods. It reflects on the decline of this practice in the face of modern timekeeping devices and highlights the societal changes that accompanied this transition.

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