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Everyday Life
Game 68
The man who made the sparks fly
A bell in the street
A video by Memory Lane Heritage Village
The game's question
No hurry with these clues – listen for his bell between each one.
A travelling craftsman walked the streets, ringing his bell. He called out that he would sharpen knives and scissors, and people came out with their blades. With his foot on a pedal, he turned a stone wheel, and sparks flew as the metal touched it. What was this man called?
- The knife grinder
- The rag-and-bone man
- The glazier
Need a hint?
Press a foot up and down as if on a pedal, while your hands guide a blade against the wheel. Listen for the bell, and watch for the sparks.
See the answer
Answer: The knife grinder – his stone wheel turned by foot, sparks flying.
Why this game : Street trades that have gone bring back the sounds of the past, and the pride of having seen that world first-hand.
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