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Monday, June 8, 2009

Video: Your Scheduled Minutes with The Royal Town Crier — Episode 3: “History Lesson with Rothwicker”

Dallas' self-proclaimed town crier, Hansel von Quenzer, gives us a short lesson on the long history of the town criers.

Dallas' self-proclaimed town crier, Hansel von Quenzer, gives us a short lesson on the long history of the town criers. Later, he uses his bell, scroll and thunderous voice to announce at a baby shower being held at Buli Cafe. Special guest announcer: Ed Blaylock of WRR 101.1.


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jtmbls, says:

He's sooo cute!!

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8 months ago
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Teresa Gubbins, says:

things i learned in today's installment: that the garb worn by a town crier dates to the late 18th/early 19th century. had NO IDEA

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jtmbls, says:

What I wouldn’t give for a good excuse (not the Renaissance Fair) to wear one of those kick-ass dresses from back in the day. Maybe Halloween this year...

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