Downham Market..Town Crier on steps of the Town Hall

The Downham Market Town Crier, Ray Wales is unfortunately not available on the day but another Town Crier has agreed to step in.

Mike Wabe, the Watton Town Crier and official Crier for Norwich Pride is a member of both the Ancient & Honourable Guild of Town Criers and the Loyal Company of Town Crier.

With the coming of modern communications such as radio, television and the Internet, you might think that the Town Crier would become extinct. Not so, and today there are about 250 Town Criers around the country, and they are in great demand for civic ceremonies, charity functions, tourism events, weddings and commercial advertising, where their colourful livery, imposing presence and historical significance are greatly valued.

Mike will write a proclamation specifically for the Downham Marker event. He will write it as rhyming couplets, and if reading some of his previous examples is anything to go by, will incorporate some humour.

Mike won a Town Crier Competition held in Sleaford...the theme being Embarrassing moments....so prepare to smile!

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:

10.00 - 4pm

Location & directions

Town Hall steps, 6 Market Place, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9DE

Directions:

The Town Hall is in between the market places and next to the Town Clock.

Contact on day:

Tina Griffin

Telephone number:

+441366387770

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Mike Wabe is the Watton Town Crier but has kindly agreed to step in as Ray Wales, the Downham Market Crier is not available.

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