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Stadsomroepersmuseum: bells and costumes in a café vault

In Café De Gezelligheid, Peter Vader keeps postcards, bells, figurines and costumes relating to the office of town crier.

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A voice acquires attributes

The bell and costume had to attract attention and project authority. Compare shape, material and audibility, and ask what was actually used during a real announcement round.

Town criers on postcards

Old cards show how the profession was portrayed. Look at the pose, audience and caption, and distinguish documentary photographs from touristic depictions.

A walking tour as access

The museum can be visited during the Ome Bertus walking tour or by appointment. The collection is therefore not a freely accessible room during normal café hours.

Before you go

The café’s opening hours are not museum hours. Book the walking tour or make an appointment directly with Peter Vader.

Sources

This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.

  1. Stadsomroepersmuseum (cafedegezelligheid.nl)

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