Alan, the town crier for 31 years, was known around the world and was a great ambassador for the town. An MBE and Freeman of the Borough, he attended thousands of events, from opening shops and starting the Pancake Day or New Year's Day festivities to ceremonial duties and (whisper it !) as Santa in Boyes! He was one of the most photographed people by our team over the years ... always with a trademark smile on his face. Enjoy this pictorial lookback - our own tribute to a lovely man.
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In 2019 the town criers of Scarborough, Filey and Helmsley, along with borough officlals and councillors, visited Alan at St Cecilia's Nursing Home, where he lived, for a party in his honour. The three are David Hinde, David Bull and David Birdsall
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With fellow Freeman of the Borough and good friend Tom Pindar at the University of Hull degree ceremony at the Spa in 2009