From Texas to Town Crier
Jody Huizar
- Region:
- East of England
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Charity, Hobby, Clubs and Societies
- Fee:
- Paid: £100 inclusive of travel expenses
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 28th February 2024
- Tagged:
- Flitch Trials | Town Crier/Bellmen | Texas
A fast paced, amusing and interesting journey from San Antonio Texas to Official Great Dunmow Town Crier.
Includes jokes and anecdotes connected with The history of Town Criers and Bellmen.
Famous family connections with the last stand of the Alamo Rose window at Mission San Jose San Antonio The revolutionary leader Pancho Villa Elvis and his first Hair cut in US Army National service
The origins of the world famous Dunmow Flitch Trials in 1120 up to the present Have you as a married couple prove in a court you have not argued for a whole year and a day! Why the message of the Flitch Trials is STILL so important in society after 900 years The resolution of conflict and disputes!
Finish with a Q &A and a chance to perform a cry like a real Town Crier!
A series of pictures and keynote presentation enhances the whole experience!
Views: 247 | Enquiries: 2About Jody Huizar
A retired Physical Education Teacher from Essex who has been involved in the organisation of the World Famous Great Dunmow Flitch Trials for 36 years. Appointed the official Town Crier for Great Dunmow in 2022. Hails originally from San Antonio Texas and a famous San Antonio family with connections to the Alamo siege, Pancho Villa and Elvis!
My talk is approximately 1hr entitled From ‘From Texas to Town Crier’ I appear in my full Town Crier Regalia and Bell!
Covering my Journey from Texas to becoming Official Town Crier of Great Dunmow My famous family connections with the last stand at the Alamo. The famous Rose Window at Mission San Jose The Mexican revolutionary leader Pancho Villa Elvis and his first hair cut for National Service
A Short history of Town Criers and Bell men A brief journey from the origins of the famous Dunmow Flitch Trials in 1120 to the Present. Lots of amusing anecdotes and jokes to engage and entertain your audience. Finishing with a Q&A and the chance to try out as a Town Crier!
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