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Awake at dawn or when natural signals such as roosters or church bells rang, residents began their day. Without alarm clocks, early risers would light fires, open window shutters, or listen for the first sounds of daily life. Morning chores included starting fires, boiling water, making breakfast, and preparing for work or school.
Reflections on a Life Without Modern Conveniences
Living in a 19th-century house meant engaging in many manual, time-consuming tasks—cooking from scratch, manually cleaning, kerosene lamps or candles for light, and outdoor sanitation. It fostered close human relationships and skills, contrasting sharply with today's fast-paced, technology-driven lifestyles.