Chester's Town Crier

Hear ye

People of Chester ....
For our first interview on Passionateaboutchester.blogspot we were able to speak with the Chester Town Crier!
Mr David Mitchell ( see photo ) has been a Town Crier for over 20 years.
From May1st-August 31 he performs the "mid day proclamation" at the Cross on Bridge Street just outside St Peters Church.

A fun , entertaining and educational experience enjoyed by one and all. Not only tourists to Chester love to be entertained by this booming voice.

David was a teacher for many years in Cheshire. He is interested in history- especially that of the Town Crier. His book  on the history of Town Criers

" For Crying out Loud" was published in 2010. It can be purchased in Chester. Look for it at the Town Hall and Visitors Center.

David is a Town Crier/ public speaker at events including after dinner engagements and weddings. He can even stand under your bride-to-be's bedroom window and wake her on the day of the wedding!

His elaborate and beautiful historical costumes are made by his wife.

David lives  in Hoole and is passionate about Chester. he says he loves the fact that Chester is small enough to discover on foot- and it is like living in a museum- history every where you walk.

Look out for events to come including a possible World Town Crier Tournmament in Chester in 2013.

For this Chester local who quotes the Greek saying " a town should only be so big as to hear a human voice from one side to the other" - Chester is just that place.

Photos of the Town Crier and a wee Scottish Lass .... arrested for spending too much money shopping!   All in good fun!