"Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!"
Thomas Hardy Festival, 22nd-29th July 2006

Alistair Chisholm, Dorchester's National Champion Town Crier, is here to tell you that Dorset's county town, known to readers of Thomas Hardy as "Casterbridge", is steeped in history and heritage with great places to visit, eat and shop. You can still visit Iron Age Maiden Castle, Thomas Hardy's birthplace, the award winning town museum with a wealth of Hardy artefacts, the Roman Town House, the Old Crown Court where the Tolpuddle Martyrs were tried and Judge Jeffreys' lodgings.
Dorchester Town Crier in full cry
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The Town Crier's Programme of Events

As well as being the winner of the National Town Crier Championships in 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2002 and coming second in the World Championships in 1999, Alistair Chisholm is a registered Blue Badge Guide. His autumn programme features cries and walks on Wednesdays - see below for details. Taster walks are £1 for adults and children free. No booking needed!

Dorchester Town Crier calling for attention

Home Cry
"OYEZ! OYEZ! OYEZ!"

Thomas Hardy, quite a lad,
Married twice, two wives he had.
Fine poems he wrote both happy and sad,
His stories are famous - that's not bad.
Gaze on his statue at the Top o' Town,
View his study - to the museum you'll be bound.
Visit his birthplace three miles from town,
Then the church where his heart's in the ground.
Go to Max Gate where he lived and wrote,
If you manage this, all his works you'll quote.
Great Visits in Dorchester
Dorchester Town Walks
For more information on any of these please phone Dorchester Tourist Information Centre on 01305 267992 or call in at Antelope Walk.
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