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Video & Results: International Town Crier Contest
The City of Hamilton announced the full results of the 2015 Bermuda International Town Crier Competition, which brought together 25 hopeful Town Criers from the United Kingdom and Canada along with their escorts to Bermuda to compete for a number of awards and be crowned the Bermuda International Town Crier Champion 2015. Video highlights from both... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Hamilton Cry’ Town Criers Competition
The Bermuda International Town Crier Competition wrapped up with the Hamilton Cry on the City Hall steps this morning [Apr 24], with more than 20 Town Criers from the United Kingdom and Canada taking part in the contest, which began on April 22. The competition got underway with the St. George’s Cry at King’s Square earlier this week, followed by... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Town Crier Competition Begins
The Bermuda International Town Crier Competition got underway yesterday [Apr 22], with over 20 Town Criers from the United Kingdom and Canada traveling to Bermuda to take part. The competition began with the St. George’s Cry at King’s Square at 1.30pm, with the Dockyard Cry to follow today [Apr 23] on the Great Lawn at 11.00am. The Hamilton Cry,... Read more of this article
Town Crier Competition To Begin On Wednesday
The Bermuda International Town Crier Competition is set to begin on Wednesday [Apr 22] with the St. George’s Cry at King’s Square at 1.30pm, while the Dockyard Cry will follow on April 23 on the Great Lawn at 11.00am. The Hamilton Cry, the final event, will take place on the City Hall steps in Hamilton on April 24 at 11.00am. Admission to... Read more of this article
Town Criers Set To Arrive In April To Compete
Twenty five Town Criers from the United Kingdom and Canada are traveling to Bermuda to compete to win the title of the Bermuda International Town Crier, according to the City of Hamilton’s website. The promo said, “They will compete in 3 days of Crying Competitions taking place island-wide before a winner is crowned. St. George’s Town... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Town Criers Win Best Dressed Award
Bermuda’s Town Criers participated in the Kingsbridge and Darmouth Town Criers Competition while in the UK to take part in the Somers Day celebration in Lyme Regis, with both the St. George’s and Hamilton’s Town Criers winning the best dressed awards. The Town Criers completed two cries on July 27 in Kingsbridge, and one in Darmouth... Read more of this article
Bermuda Town Crier On “Great Job Titles” List
A photo and caption of E. Michael Jones in his Town Crier outfit has made the list of the “30 Greatest Job Titles In The History of Mankind” at WorldWideInterWeb.com. Mr Jones is joined by others including a Pork Rind Expert, Cat Behaviour Consultant, Bride Kidnapping Consultant, Shredded Cheese Authority, Penguinologist, Chief of Unicorn... Read more of this article
St Georges Town Crier Wins Best Dressed
St George’s Mayor Kenneth Bascome and Town Crier David Frith departed Bermuda on July 23 on their way to Lyme Regis, UK to take part in their Somers Day Parade. Also on their itinerary was the Kingsbridge and Dartmouth Town Crier’s Competition. The event saw about 15 Town Criers compete for the Sir Francis Drake Armada Cup and the Peter Randall... Read more of this article
Video: St Georges Mayor, Town Crier Travel To UK
St George’s Mayor Kenneth Bascome and Town Crier David Frith departed Bermuda yesterday [July 23] on their way to Lyme Regis, UK to take part in their Somers Day Parade. The event is a celebration of the life of Sir George Somers, a former Mayor of Lyme Regis who founded the first settlement in Bermuda. While in the UK, the pair will also travel... Read more of this article
