Crier Collection

Town crier, St Marys, Scilly Isles
The local town crier, Wilfred Tonkin, on St Mary s, Scilly Isles. Seen here announcing the fact that the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, has taken up residence in his holiday bungalow

Town Crier in pony and trap, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
James Smith, Town Crier of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, in pony and trap. Seen here passing the butchers shop owned by J Potter, where cuts of meat are on display

The old city bellman, Norwich
Photograph of an old city bellman in Norwich, UK 1905

Dorset Town Crier
Oh yeyh, oh yeyh!. The Town Crier of Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, wearing the traditional costume. Date: 1950s

Town crier at Clitheroe Country Fair, Lancashire, England
The town crier bawls out the latest news at Clitheroe Country Fair, Lancashire, England. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1988

Advert, Van Houten's Cocoa, with town crier. Date: circa 1900

Bulls and Bears in High Bustle, or Billy Wrights Poney made a Member of the Stock
3090251 Bulls and Bears in High Bustle, or Billy Wrights Poney made a Member of the Stock Exchange, from The English Spy, pub

New London Bridge, Billingsgate and the Scavenger. New London Bridge built by John Rennie in 1825 4, Billingsgate fish market 5 and Scavengers with horse and cart cleaning the streets 6

Town crier
an 18th century town crier at work in the snowy conditions. Artist: E C G Date: circa 1908

Town Crier on the High Street, 1926 (gelatin silver print)
619355 Town Crier on the High Street, 1926 (gelatin silver print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Sesquicentennial Collection;

Outbreak of WWII - Sphere cover - Proclamation of war London
Front cover of The Sphere with photograph depicting an official proclamation about the declaration of war made by Mr W. J

Hocktide at Hungerford, Crier collecting Pennies (b / w photo)
3091595 Hocktide at Hungerford, Crier collecting Pennies (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hocktide at Hungerford, Crier collecting Pennies)

Last Dying Speech Man from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub
2492172 Last Dying Speech Man from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Christmas frieze, Yule Log and Town Crier in Snow

Christmas frieze, Town Crier in the snow

Our Wandering Artist at Hyeres (colour litho)
1038773 Our Wandering Artist at Hyeres (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Wandering Artist at Hyeres)

Street Trade seller - toys
William Liston from Glasgow, served under the Duke of York in Holland, where on the 6th of October 1799, he lost his right arm and left leg and his place in the army

Lichfield "Greenhill Bower"(engraving)
1612163 Lichfield " Greenhill Bower" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lichfield " Greenhill Bower")

The Legend of the True Cross, the Victory of Constantine at the Battle of the Milvian
BEN116348 The Legend of the True Cross, the Victory of Constantine at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, detail of a shouting man, completed 1464 (fresco) by Francesca

Plate 5 from Cries of London, 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
XYC308304 Plate 5 from Cries of London, 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 36.8x29.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Cries of London: Round and Sound, Five Pence a Pound, Duke Cherries
XYC238498 Cries of London: Round and Sound, Five Pence a Pound, Duke Cherries, engraved by Anthony Cardon (1772-1813) 1795 (engraving) by Wheatley

Cries of London: The Garden Pot Seller, 1799 (colour aquatint)
STC171108 Cries of London: The Garden Pot Seller, 1799 (colour aquatint) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Town Crier Date: 1940

FRENCH PUBLIC CRIER
A French public crier makes an announcement : a mother shows her child the broadside, but passing street pedlars only laugh... Date: 17th century

TOWN CRIER / CONTEST
The parade at the start of the Town Criers Contest, Southampton, Hampshire. Date: 1950s

Market day 1856
Market day in a country town, with the Town Crier crying, a farmers wife in a cart, a beggar, a carriage advertising a circus, an organic vegetable stall, and much, much more... Date: 1856

Last Dying Speech Man, 1827
Last Dying Speech Man from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving)

Champion Town Crier
Mr. Gomer Thomas, winner of the National Town Criers Championships of England and Wales, at Marlborough, Wiltshire, waving his Champtionship Cup aloft!

The Bellman Of London, 1616. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R. Green Published London 1893
The Bellman Of London, 1616. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Town crier in action, Lyme Regis, Dorset
Town crier in action on the sea front at Lyme Regis, Dorset. Date: circa 1970s

Cuthbert Featherstone
CUTHBERT FEATHERSTONE Crier to the king - presumably James I ? Date: 1537 - 1615

Social / French Village
The French equivalent of a town crier, the Tambour du Village, reads some news to a crowd of people Date: circa 1920

Town crier in action, Fowey, Cornwall
Town crier in action at Fowey, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Illustration of a Town Crier, ringing his bell and proclaiming

Ilfracombes Town Crier - R. Martin
Ilfracombes Town Crier - Mr R. Martin on horseback, carrying his bell. The horse has special tack which bears the legend: Town Crier ! Date: circa 1910s

TOWN CRIER, 1557. The town crier blowing his trumpet. Woodcut, from Praxis Rerum Civilium by Josse Damhoudere, Antwerp, 1557

The Cryes of London, 1655 (etching)
XJF3058196 The Cryes of London, 1655 (etching) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London street traders: musk seller, wood chopper, tankerd (water) carrier

William and Mary proclaimed king and queen of England, 1689, Jan Luyken, Jurriaen van Poolsum, 1689

The Muezzins Call to Prayer, 19th century (engraving on paper)
BAL122772 The Muezzins Call to Prayer, 19th century (engraving on paper) by Gentz, Karl Wilhelm (1822-1890); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

View of the Tower of London and the Mint, pub. by Colnaghi & Co, 1821 (coloured aquaint)
XCF12008 View of the Tower of London and the Mint, pub. by Colnaghi & Co, 1821 (coloured aquaint) by Havell, Robert the Elder (1769-1832) & Younger (1793-1878); Private Collection; English

SYMBOL: ANNOUNCEMENT. Town criers bell, symbol of an announcement

ENGLISH NEWS-LETTER, 1647. Title page of The London Post, an English newsletter of 1647

TOWN CRIER, 1557. The town crier blowing his trumpet. Woodcut from Praxis Rerum Civilium by Josse Damhoudere, Antwerp, 1557

Poor street magazine seller and child
A poor ragged woman with a very beaten-up face pictured ironically selling the magazine Larks on the street whilst clutching her infant child Date: circ 1898

Baileys Furniture Paste
Bagleys Furniture Paste polish, 1900 1900

NEWSGIRL, 17th CENTURY. A newsgirl selling the London Gazette in the streets of London, England, late 17th century. Wood engraving, English, late 19th century

TOWN CRIER, 18TH CENTURY. A Parisian street crier offering rabbit skins for sale. Wood engraving, French, 18th century

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"The Resounding Voices of History: Celebrating the Town Criers" In the picturesque St Marys, Scilly Isles, the town crier's booming voice echoes through narrow streets, announcing important news and events to eager ears. A charming sight in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex - a town crier proudly parading through the streets in a pony and trap, captivating locals with his traditional proclamations. Norwich's old city bellman stands tall on street corners, his resonant cries carrying tales of bygone eras and reminding us of our rich heritage. Dorset's esteemed town crier commands attention at every public gathering, dressed regally in vibrant attire while delivering messages that unite communities. Van Houten's Cocoa advert comes alive with a vivid illustration featuring a charismatic town crier passionately promoting this delectable beverage to all who pass by. Step back into ancient Rome as you witness The Great Roman Trial for Murder engraving; even amidst chaos and turmoil, the authoritative voice of the town crier ensures justice prevails. Dublin's Phoenix Park Murder Trials unfold before your eyes in Sketches from Court; amidst tense proceedings, the resolute call of the town crier maintains order within these hallowed halls. Bulls and Bears collide in High Bustle as Billy Wrights Poney becomes an honorary member of Stock Exchange - only possible with the spirited announcement from a trusted town crier. New London Bridge witnesses bustling scenes at Billingsgate Market while an ever-vigilant scavenger relies on timely updates from none other than their loyal friend –the tireless town crier. Journeying back to 1926 on High Street through a captivating gelatin silver print captures both nostalgia and admiration for our enduring tradition: The Town Crier remains an integral part of community life. Proclamation fills the air as WWII breaks out.