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Isle of Sheppey Town Crier

Bruce Horton - the official Town Crier of the Isle of Sheppey since 2026

The audition

The audition for the inaugural Isle of Sheppey Town Crier was held at The Criterion Blue Town on February 14th 2026

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On March 8th 2026 I was hosted by the Queenborough Guildhall Museum and the Eastchurch Aviation Museum

Museum Trip

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Getting measured for my livery

On March 31st 2026 I went up to Leicestershire to be measured for my formal livery at Michael's Civic Robes and Regalia Ltd.

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A visit to Elmley Dray School in Minster

On May 5th 2026 I had a lovely morning at the Elmley Dray School in Minster-on-Sea, explaining what a Town Crier is to the wonderful pupils and staff and giving them an opportunity to make their own proclamations.

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On May 5th 2026 I had a lovely morning at the Elmley Dray School in Minster-on-Sea, explaining what a Town Crier is to the wonderful pupils and staff and giving them an opportunity to make their own proclamations.

A visit to Elmley Dray School in Minster

Final Livery Fitting

On May 21st 2026 I went up to Leicestershire again for the final fitting of my formal livery at Michael's Civic Robes and Regalia Ltd.

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Launch event of the inaugural Festival of Sheppey

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