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The Medieval Town Crier Back… Sort Of!

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Today, the town crier has a ceremonial role - but in the middle ages, when the messenger could not read, it was the crier who shared the latest news. And there was a new interpretation of the job by a theatrical crew in Aberystwyth on St Valentine's Day, as they "shouted" the contents of over a hundred love letters, which were written by the public about different women who deserve to be remembered and admired.
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Today, the town crier has a ceremonial role - but in the middle ages, when the messenger could not read, it was the crier who shared the latest news. And there was a new interpretation of the job by a theatrical crew in Aberystwyth on St Valentine's Day, as they "shouted" the contents of over a hundred love letters, which were written by the public about different women who deserve to be remembered and admired.

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360 broke the news in on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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