Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!: A History of the Town Crier since the Medieval Period
The rang bells and shouted the words “Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!” before making their announcements. Duties and Functions A town crier, also often called a bellman, is an officer of a royal court or public authority who makes public pronouncements as required.[1] The town crier was used to make public announcements in the streets. Criers often dress elaborately, by a tradition dating to the 18th[…]