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# Mayor says Lichfield’s town crier will be remembered for “warm, friendly and jovial nature”
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/mayor-says-lichfields-town-crier-will-be-remembered-for-warm-friendly-and-jovial-nature/
- Published: 2020-09-29T07:14:18.000Z
- Updated: 2020-09-28T19:21:49.000Z
- Description: The city’s town crier will be remembered for his “warm, friendly and jovial nature”, the Mayor of Lichfield has said.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

The city’s town crier will be remembered for his “warm, friendly and jovial nature”, the Mayor of Lichfield has said.

![Ken Knowles](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ken-knowles-in-lichfield-museums-treasury.jpg)

Ken Knowles

Tributes have poured in from around the world for Ken Knowles, following his death on 27th September following a short illness.

The former world champion town crier had been a familiar face in the city during more than a decade in the ceremonial role.

Mayor of Lichfield, Cllr Deb Baker, said Mr Knowles would be missed by many.

> “I was saddened to learn of the tragic and untimely death of Ken Knowles.  
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> “He was certainly a larger than life character, more than filling the roles of Lichfield’s town crier and sword bearer and his many theatrical appearances, including his inimitable performances as Dr Johnson.   
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> “I shall remember Ken as someone who always adopted exactly the right demeanour – dignified at civic services, grand at formal dinners, and joyously comic at events such as St George’s Court.  
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> “Ken was a great local and global ambassador for our city, his Ccies and oyez being heard around the world.  
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> “Personally I will miss his warm, friendly and jovial nature, his kindness, support and guidance given to me as Mayor.   
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> “My thoughts and prayers go particularly to Ken’s partner Marilyn and his family and friends.”  
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> Cllr Deb Baker, Mayor of Lichfield