London mourns its town crier
London mourns its town crier. Many tourists have surely seen Peter Moore at some point, or at least heard him. The London town crier, with his distinctive red uniform and bell, has died at the age of 70. He held the office of town crier for more than 30 years. Most recently, not even a heart attack stopped him from carrying out his duty of making announcements.
Hear ye, hear ye! Peter Moore was a true London original. While the town crier may not have made London much better known around the world, he certainly made it more interesting. He was a fixture of the New Year's Day Parade, which will have to go ahead without him in just a few days. The former actor also always kept people up to date with the latest news and announcements at other events.
Peter Moore bei der Arbeit als Londoner Stadtschreier
Date: 30/09/2026
The loud cries accompanied by a bell have a long tradition in London. The town crier has been informing the people of London since the 18th century. So it should be clear from his traditional attire that this is more than just a tourist gimmick. The Town Crier wears a red robe and a hat with a long feather. If his striking outfit didn't catch your eye, you could certainly hear him. Peter Moore was a town crier through and through. Not even a heart attack last summer could stop him from carrying on. He had a weak heart, but it beat with all its might for London. For this reason, he was due to be honoured at London's 2010 New Year's Day Parade. Moore is now to receive the lifetime achievement award posthumously, the event organisers announced sadly. Moore died on 18 December 2009, one day after his final shift. It is still unclear who will now shout out the announcements and news in London. Whoever takes on the role will have a powerful voice to live up to. The town crier is hugely popular with Londoners and holidaymakers alike, so a successor who can shout his way into the hearts of people on the Thames is likely to be found quickly.
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