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A historical look at weird, lost professions: leech collectors, knocker-uppers, human computers No Longer Accepting Applications

  1. May 23

    The Lamplighters of Victorian London

    Before automatic switches and electric bulbs, thousands of men climbed ladders through London's fog-choked streets each evening, carrying long poles to ignite gas lamps one by one. We explore the rigorous routines, hidden dangers, and surprising social role of lamplighters—the timekeepers of the Victorian city who vanished almost overnight when technology caught up.

    12 min
  2. Forgotten by Time

    Jan 7

    Forgotten by Time

    Glad we don't have to these anymore!

    10 min
  3. Winter's Forgotten

    12/24/2025

    Winter's Forgotten

    Glad we don't have to these anymore!

    10 min
  4. Best of pt2

    11/26/2025

    Best of pt2

    Forgotten Jobs best of episode!

    11 min
  5. Best of

    11/11/2025

    Best of

    Forgotten Jobs best of episode!

    10 min
  6. Obsucre and Forgotten

    10/28/2025

    Obsucre and Forgotten

    We actually had to do this!?

    11 min
  7. Strange Occupations

    10/15/2025

    Strange Occupations

    We actually had to do this!?

    10 min

  8. 09/30/2025

    Rail Signalman

    It's a wonder more trains didn't collide!

    10 min
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A historical look at weird, lost professions: leech collectors, knocker-uppers, human computers No Longer Accepting Applications

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  • Creator
    Podgo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Podgo Services, LLC All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Forgotten Jobs