We explored the world of the obsolescence, from CDs and 8-tracks to Atari games and trains, and why these things often leave us nostalgic. Listen to the full show here. But technology isn’t the only ...

WE are constantly hearing about jobs that could become extinct in the future- but what about the ones we left behind? From postal workers to printers and publishers, we could soon be seeing a screen ...

Before smartphones and even the humble alarm clock existed, people needed other ways to make sure they got up in time for work. Knocker-uppers, who were often women, would use a peashooter or a long ...

Knocker uppers, phrenologists, and rat catchers were among the job titles of our ancestors, according to a new study. Genealogy-firm Ancestry has revealed a number of popular occupations from the 19th ...

As the clocks go forward for the start of British Summer Time, many of us will rue the loss of an hour in bed. But how did people get to work on time before alarm clocks? Until the 1970s in some areas ...

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Far from being able to claim to be the descendants of ...

Before the average industrial worker in England had access to alarm clocks, someone needed to wake them up. This fell to the “knocker-ups,” or “knocker-uppers,” or simply “knockers” who would go ...