Local History Month - Don't shoot the messenger

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Do you know what Town Criers did and their importance? This is an interesting, entertaining, informative and anecdotal look at Town Criers.

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Local History Month 2026

Join us for a host of events and activities this May for local history month.

<h3><strong><strong>Don’t Shoot the Messenger </strong></strong></h3><p><strong><strong>Talk by Peter Stemmer, Darlington T</strong></strong><strong><strong>own Crier</strong></strong></p><p>Do you know what Town Criers did and their importance? This is an interesting, entertaining, informative and anecdotal look at Town Criers past and present, delivered in full livery.</p><h4>Wednesday 6 May</h4><p>2.30pm - 3.30pm</p><h4>Centre for Local Studies, Darlington Library</h4><p>£3 (Booking required)</p>

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Local History Month - Don't shoot the messenger

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