Which town still employs a town crier who makes an announcement every night at 9.00 o'clock p.m.?

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Which town still employs a town crier who makes an announcement every night at 9.00 o'clock p.m.?

2006-12-18 20:16:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

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Ripon in North Yorkshire, it goes back to the Middle Ages. He blows a horn and they close the main gate to the town, its supposed to keep the town safe. Its a bit academic now but the tradition still carries on. He is known as the Wakeman.

2006-12-18 20:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Williamsburg Virginia?

2006-12-19 04:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by Sandie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

malgudi

2006-12-19 06:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by big boss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋