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Town criers were prominent in the precolonial and colonial eras of Igboland, a West African region in the present-day Nigeria. They served as the major means of information dissemination in their respective communities.
The town crier or bellman can be traced back at least to medieval times: two bellmen appear in the Bayeaux Tapestry, which depicts the invasion of England by William of Normandy and the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
A town crier is a person who is employed by a town council to make public announcements in the streets. The crier can also be used in court or official announcements. Criers often dress elaborately, a tradition known from the 18th century, in a red and gold robe, white breeches, black boots and a tricorne hat.
4 de oct. de 2018 · Learn about the history and role of Town Criers, who used to announce news and events in towns across Britain. Discover which towns still have Town Criers and how they compete in various events and competitions.
The American Guild of Town Criers promotes the ancient and honorable craft of Town Crying in the United States. The American Guild was founded on July 7, 1997, at the first Town Crier Competition in the United States held at historic Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Learn about the history, competitions and benefits of joining the AHGTC, the official organisation of town criers in the UK and beyond. Find out how to recruit or hire a town crier for your event or occasion.
7 de may. de 2021 · Town criers haven’t, historically, all been men. Some were husband-and-wife teams, and some were women. The Northwich 1790s records mention a woman who’d been carrying out the role “audably and laudably” for more than twenty years.
