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Grimsby Appoints First Town Crier in Over 100 Years

3/13/2026

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On March 11, 2026, Grimsby's 825th Charter Day marked the appointment of Isaac, 15, as the town's first crier in over a century.
The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society organized the event to revive the historic position, which had been vacant since 1899.
The celebrations included a flag-raising ceremony and an exhibition on the town's royal history and underscored Grimsby's identity and governance roots established by the 1201 charter.

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Story summary

On March 11, 2026, Grimsby's 825th Charter Day marked the appointment of Isaac, 15, as the town's first crier in over a century.
The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society organized the event to revive the historic position, which had been vacant since 1899.
The celebrations included a flag-raising ceremony and an exhibition on the town's royal history and underscored Grimsby's identity and governance roots established by the 1201 charter.