The annual Ceremony of the Ancient Charges was held at Castlegate Masonic Hall, York on Friday 20 June 2025 during the York 1100 events.
The ceremony was attended by the Most Worshipful Grand Master and members of the Order from across the UK in the largest gathering to date, with MW Bro John Prizeman, Pro GM of the Mark Degree, as Guest of Honour.
A highly successful evening was rounded off with an excellent festive board at which MW Bro Prizeman expressed his great delight at the evnts of the weekend. Read more here
Grand Conservator of Charges RWBro Dr Chris Ansell PAGM said "The Ancient Charges ceremony celebrates and commemorates the legendary assembly of masons at York in 926, which is a core element of the ethos of the Masonic Order of Athelstan and a part of "masonic folklore". It is hugely gratifying to see so many Athelstan brethren make the journey to York to support this unique occasion. "
The ceremonial occurs only at York and on the third Friday in June each year, and makes use of masonic working tools which were expertly hand made for the ceremonial by Bro David Kirwan.