A voice acquires attributes
The bell and costume had to attract attention and project authority. Compare shape, material and audibility, and ask what was actually used during a real announcement round.
Town criers on postcards
Old cards show how the profession was portrayed. Look at the pose, audience and caption, and distinguish documentary photographs from touristic depictions.
A walking tour as access
The museum can be visited during the Ome Bertus walking tour or by appointment. The collection is therefore not a freely accessible room during normal café hours.
Before you go
The café’s opening hours are not museum hours. Book the walking tour or make an appointment directly with Peter Vader.
Sources
This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.
- Research card 0449 — Stadsomroepersmuseum
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.