The voice of Bishop’s Stortford, Town Crier Carole Williams has passed away. She had served the community since 1996 and was a familiar sight on landmark occasions and at civic events. Her interest in the role had been piqued by a newspaper story announcing the death of her male predecessor and she defied sexist stereotypes to clinch the job. Her fame extended far beyond the town – during her career she became the highest-ranking female town crier at the world championships held in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia, and was third in the world. She won a host of competitions across the UK, inc…