This is how I roll

By Squatbetty_film

Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!

Camera: RETO - Ultra Wide and Slim Camera (22mm lens)
Film:
35mm Fujifilm C200
Location: Chester
Date: 13 June 2023


"A town crier always starts with “Oyez, Oyez, Oyez”.

The word Oyez  does not mean ‘oh yes’ but comes from the French ouïr, which means “to hear”. So it could be translated as simply ‘Listen’.
The correct pronunciation is with a silent ‘z’ ... it is most clearly understood when written as ‘Oh, Yay’."

Info. taken from the following website:
https://www.windsortowncrier.com/about-town-criers/history-town-criers/

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