In the early industrial town, knocker-ups tapped on bedroom windows until dawn to make sure factory workers woke on time.

Local sports fans still talk about the two consecutive slobber knockers in last year's playoffs.

The tin knockers finished the roof before the storm rolled in.

As it slunk through the alley, the cat's fur was black as Newgate's knocker.

The old map revealed areas where pork-knockers had once camped along the river, leaving behind rusted tools and empty food tins.

The pork-knocker trekked through the rainforest, hoping to find a rich vein before the rainy season began.

The pork knockers returned to the river with tales of a rich new seam.