A specially-written coronation commendation written by an East Lancashire town crier will be heard across the nation before the crowning of King Charles III.

It will be heard at Accrington Town Hall at 2pm on Saturday May 6 and then at various locations across Hyndburn and the UK.

The 'Cry for the King' has been penned by Great Harwood Town Crier Rawden Kerr for the historic occasion.

It has has been adopted and adapted by the Loyal Company of Town Criers (one of two major Town Crier associations within the UK), meaning it will be heard around the country over the coronation weekend.

Mr Kerr, Great Harwood Town Crier, said: “I am exceptionally proud that our cry will be taken up around the UK as part of the upcoming coronation celebrations.

"Having the opportunity to cry in a royal coronation is such a once in a generation privilege and I look forward to joining the people of Hyndburn in celebrating this momentous occasion.”

His cry for Hyndburn says: " Oyez, Oyez, Oyez

"People of the borough of Hyndburn in Lancashire welcome.

"We gather here today, 6th March 2023, on this joyous and historic day for Hyndburn and for the whole of the United Kingdom.

"It is today that our new Monarch is invested with his regalia and is formally crowned as King of this country, and of his commonwealth.

"May his reign be known for wisdom and fairness to all

"We join as both a community and as a kingdom to celebrate and to rejoice

"Long live King Charles III, Duke of Lancaster."

Town cries have a long tradition within local areas, dating back within Hyndburn to 1338 when Adam Nowell was awarded charter rights for Great Harwood.

Traditionally, town criers begin by the ringing a large hand bell to attract attention to their announcement. Mr Kerr continues this tradition when making public pronouncements ar ceremonials, fetes, and local events.

His historic cry can be heard in person on Accrington Town Square on the May 6 as part of an exciting programme of free coronation events and activities being held across Hyndburn including a live screening of the coronation procession at Accrington Town Hall.