Knockers Collection

Fabulous Arab Doorway - Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
An absolutely fabulous Arab Doorway in the port town of Sidi Bou Said Tunisia, with a pair of knockers for the main decorated wooden doors (for ease of knocking when on a camel or on horseback)

Door Knocker, Old Town, Phuket, Thailand

Mermaid door knocker, St Ives, Cornwall, England, UK

Ornate door, Seville cathedral, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Door knocker, Old Town, Ibiza Town, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Cathedral Island or Ostrow Tumski, Poznan, Poland, Eastern Europe

Door knocker, Krakow Old Town, Krakow, Poland, Eastern Europe

Door Knocker, Marylebone, London, England, UK

Door knocker, Shoreditch, London, England, Uk

Door knocker, Knightsbridge, London, England, UK

Coachman call bell, St James s, London, England, UK

Door, knocker, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Door Knocker, Annabels Club, Mayfair, London, England, Uk

Royal Palace, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Tourists In Front Of Royal Palace, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Old Door Knocker, Patmos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Door Knocker, Paris, France, Western Europe

Door Detail, Pecs Cathedral, Pecs, Southern Transdanubia, Hungary

Red doors, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China

Tom Knocker's Wood - Harborne, south-west Birmingham Date: circa 1910s

Lancashire Cotton town Knocker Up
A humourous postcard from the Lancashire Cotton Towns where knockers up were employed to waken mill workers. Notice the reference to being on strike and the caption written in Lancashire dialect Date

Italian Cinque-cento Bronze Door-knockers (chromolitho)
5221804 Italian Cinque-cento Bronze Door-knockers (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Cinque-cento Bronze Door-knockers)

Brass postal, door handles and letter plates
William N. Froy and Sons, brass door knockers and letterboxes. Date: late 19th century

Page from metalwork catalogue: Upright postal knockers (litho)
6005857 Page from metalwork catalogue: Upright postal knockers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Upright postal knockers)

Page from metalwork catalogue: Postal knockers (litho)
6005859 Page from metalwork catalogue: Postal knockers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postal knockers)

Tunis - Tunisia, water carrier knocking on ornate door. Date: circa 1900s

Turkey, Anatolia, Aspendos, hand of Fatima door knocker

Royal Palace, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Tunis, Tunisia - Ornate Arab Doorway Date: circa 1900s

Royal Palace, Fes-Jdid (Royal Fes), Fes, Morocco MOROCCO-Fes: Fes-Jdid (Royal Fes)-View of the Royal Palace from Place des Alaouites-Door Detail

View of Newgate (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF277605 View of Newgate (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Sanctuary Knocker, which people knocked on for asylum in medieval times, Durham Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Elephant Doorknockers
The fine pair of elephant head doorknockers on the doors of the Cutlers Hall, City of London. Date: 1950s

Bull head detail of bronze cathedral door in historic town, Our Lady Maria Cathedral (Vor Frue Maria Domkirke), Ribe, Jutland, Denmark, may

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"Knockers: A Journey Through Exquisite Doorways and Cultural Significance" Step into the world of knockers, where ornate doorways tell tales of history and culture. From the fabulous Arab doorway in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia to the royal palace in Fez, Morocco, North Africa, these they can more than just functional pieces. In Seville, Andalusia, Spain, an ornate door at the cathedral catches your eye with its intricate design. Meanwhile, Tom Knocker's Wood in Harborne offers a different kind of charm - a peaceful retreat nestled in southwest Birmingham. Traveling further north takes us to Lancashire Cotton town Knocker Up - a reminder of an era when early morning risers were awakened by knocker-uppers. Tunis showcases another stunning Arab doorway that exudes elegance and craftsmanship. As we return to Morocco's royal palace in Fez once again, we witness how knockers symbolize power and grandeur. Ibiza Town's old town boasts a unique door knocker that adds character to its streetscape while Cathedral Island in Poznan captures Eastern Europe's architectural beauty. Krakow Old Town also presents its own distinct style with an enchanting door knocker that invites you into its historical embrace. Finally, Marylebone and Shoreditch neighborhoods showcase London's diverse range - each one reflecting the area's personality. These knockers serve as gatekeepers between worlds – bridging past and present; tradition and modernity. They remind us that even something as simple as knocking on a door can hold immense cultural significance. So next time you encounter a knocker on your travels or stroll through your own neighborhood back home – take a moment to appreciate their beauty and ponder upon the stories they silently share with those who dare to listen.