English town criers in Croydon, 1939
Two town criers in traditional robes with tricorne hats and handbells during a crier competition in Croydon, Surrey (today part of South London). On the right Mr. Walter Abbott of Lyme Regis, Dorset, present champion town crier of England, on the left Mr. F. Welch of Bridgeport, Dorset, known as the most handsome crier, who is a former champion. Both were challenged by a female, Mrs. Evelyn Hamilton. Date created: 01.01.1939-31.12.1939
Picture No
11082006
Media ID
48219161
Size
4959px x 3688px
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Credit
© Mary Evans / Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo
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No MR, no PR, no manipulation. No commercial, merchandising or advertising use without release by SZ Photo
Source
SZ Photo/Scherl
Date
1939
