After 600 years of night watchmen, Lausanne gets first watchwoman
published : 27 Aug 2021 at 07:45
GENEVA: After over 600 years of night watchmen, a woman has for the first time been tasked with shouting out the time each hour through the night from the Lausanne cathedral bell tower.
Cassandre Berdoz began working as an assistant night watchwoman at the Lausanne cathedral on Aug 16, the Swiss city announced Thursday.
“This is the first time that this position … has been held by a woman, who is helping keep…
