Criers to be judged on quality of a written cry and whether it stays on theme and within a 140-word limit
Town criers come in all shapes and sizes, but you may expect the possession of a powerful set of lungs to be a prerequisite for anyone hoping to be crowned National Champion. Oyez? In a new Covid-conscious world, the answer is rather: oh no.
For the first time in its history, this year the British Town Crier Championships are to be held in perfect silence, with the country’s traditional news-bearers to be judged on the quality of their written cries alone.
