Clare Town Council is proud to have revived the historic post of Town Crier. Historic records reveal the high profile of this character locally in Medieval times. The Council has been pleased to work closely with local historians from the Ancient House, artists and craftswomen to research and produce an appropriate gold and red livery made from wool (reflecting the close historic associations of Clare with the wool trade) and showcasing the Town’ s distinctive Chevron motif. The modern Town Crier made his debut in Clare at the Christmas Lights Switch-on Event in 2019 and is pleased to attend and support local events.
For enquiries, please contact the Town Clerk.
VE Day 2020
2020 was the first full year of our new Town Crier and it promised to be a busy one, with bookings both in Clare and outside it. But then the pandemic struck and he was silenced!
At the suggestion of Mary Evans, our representative on Suffolk County Council, the Town Council decided on an exception on the lockdown to allow Andrew, our Crier, to participate in the National Cry For Peace, that took place at 7pm on VE Day.
A Risk Assessment was carried out and Market Hill residents were contacted and invited to watch either through their windows or on their doorsteps to ensure social distancing.
And here’s the result: