Beverley’s Town Crier To Send Off Passengers On Yorkshire Day

Beverley's Town Crier To Send Off Passengers On Yorkshire Day
July 31, 2023

Hull Trains has chosen Beverley as the setting for the first Yorkshire Day, which will begin with a Town Crier’s resounding voice.

Founded in 1975 in Beverley, Yorkshire Day is now held every year on August 1st, a date with historical significance, including the day on which the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 was passed.

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Queen’s Baton Relay Celebrated In The East Riding of Yorkshire

Queen’s Baton Relay Celebrated In The East Riding of Yorkshire
July 13, 2022

Hundreds of people lined the streets this morning as the East Riding welcomed the Queen’s Baton Relay through Beverley and Market Weighton.

The Baton’s journey started at Beverley Minster with the Mayor of Beverley, Cllr Linda Johnson, chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, John Whittle and portfolio holder for economic investment, growth and tourism at the council, Cllr Jane Evison, present to send the first Batonbearer on their way towards Highgate.

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Humber Bridge To Fly Union Flag As Part Of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

Humber Bridge To Fly Union Flag As Part Of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
May 29, 2022

Organisers of a spectacular Platinum Jubilee flotilla and flypast have revealed plans to apply the finishing touch to the celebrations by flying the Union Flag from two of the highest points in the region.

Hessle Town Council has secured an agreement with the Humber Bridge Board to raise the flags on each of the two towers of the Bridge on the evening of Wednesday 1 June, the eve of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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East Riding Town Crier Narrowly Misses The Title Of Champion Crier

East Riding Town Crier Narrowly Misses The Title Of Champion Crier
August 8, 2019

East Riding Town Crier Michael Wood has still got plenty to shout about after narrowly missing the title of Champion Crier at the Loyal Company of Town Criers British Championship in Darlington.

Michael was beaten into second place on the competition podium after losing out on the title by half a point.  However, he was thrilled to be awarded the next two important prizes – Best Dressed Town Crier and Best Ambassador.  These titles are for town crying presentational skills off the podium.

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‘Great News Folks’ Town Crier Regains British Championship Title

'Great News Folks' Town Crier Regains British Championship Title
May 9, 2018

East Riding of Yorkshire’s town crier, Michael Wood, has been crowned as the best in Britain for the fifth time after scooping the title at The Loyal Company of Town Criers (LCTC) British Town Criers’ Championship over the bank holiday weekend.

The event, which coincided with the LCTC’s 25th anniversary celebrations, saw competitors contest in the City of Ely, Cambridgeshire, and perform their ‘home cry’ for which they shout the praises of the areas they represent. Dry facts and numerous dates do not impress the judges, but creative writing does.

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