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# Dedication service for memorial bench in honour of Lichfield’s long-serving former town crier
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/dedication-service-for-memorial-bench-in-honour-of-lichfields-long-serving-former-town-crier/
- Published: 2023-03-30T06:02:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-03-30T06:02:15.000Z
- Description: A memorial bench to Lichfield’s former town crier will be dedicated at a service next week.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News

A memorial bench to Lichfield’s former town crier will be dedicated at a service next week.

Ken Knowles [died in 2020](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/leader-of-lichfield-district-council-pays-tribute-following-death-of-town-crier/) having served the city for a number of years.

His town crying prowess was recognised in 2015 when he was named world champion.

A memorial bench will now be installed on Monks Walk Garden.

Ken’s partner Marilyn Masters said:

> “The bench has been funded by donations from friends and family, the We love Lichfield fund and the Monks Walk Group.  
>  
> “It is sited in the beautiful Monks Walk Garden, a hidden gem in the heart of the city that Ken spent time enjoying.  
>  
> “The dedication date coincides with Ken’s birthday so there will be cake and refreshments, as well as a raffle with the proceeds divided between the Monks Walk Group and St Giles Hospice.”  
>  
> Marilyn Masters

The dedication service will take place between 11am and 1pm on 6th April.

People are asked to confirm their attendance by emailing Marilyn.masters78@yahoo.co.uk.