Rye hosts 72nd National Town Criers' Championships

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00:00Hey! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 72nd National Town Crier Championships.

00:19This is the longest running town crier competition in the world.

00:30It started in Hastings in 1914, it became the national championships during the 1950s,

00:40and for the last three years we are delighted to have held it right here in Rye.

00:52For those who don't know me, my name is Paul, I am the official town crier for Rye.

01:00And I have my own fan club.

01:06Obviously because I am the host today, I am not allowed to compete.

01:14But all these good ladies and gentlemen behind me, they will be competing for you

01:18and trying to win the title of National Town Crier Champion.

01:23Woo hoo!

01:25You