People who sell goods from door to door, often travelling widely around the country. Before shops became commonplace in the 19th century, hawking was a common form of retail trade, especially outside the big towns. Found on http://www.movinghere.org.uk/help/glossary.htm
1) Criers 
People who sell goods from door to door, often travelling widely around the country. Before shops became commonplace in the 19th century, hawking was a common form of retail trade, especially outside the big towns.