Opinion

Britain’s lost knocker-uppers

Technology has eliminated many jobs over the years. Buggy whip makers have been out of business since William McKinley was in the White House. The iceman hasn’t made home deliveries in nearly as long. And there’s not as many calls these days for switchboard operators as there once was.

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Britain’s lost knocker-uppers

Technology has eliminated many jobs over the years. Buggy whip makers have been out of business since William McKinley was in the White House. The iceman hasn’t made home deliveries in nearly as long. And there’s not as many calls these days for switchboard operators as there once was.

Read MoreBritain’s lost knocker-uppers