Best door knockers to give your front door a personal touch, from traditional to quirky

We have a lot to thank the Ancient Greeks for.

Western philosophy and democracy are the biggies of course, but they also invented things like umbrellas, alarm clocks, vending machines - and door knockers.

Yes, the knocker on front doors up and down the country can trace its origins back to some 3000 years ago when wealthy Athenians would furnish their entrances with one so that callers could announce themselves.

Proving that a good idea never really goes out of fashion, door knockers have been a fixture on doors ever since - even with as part of many home security setups today. They