Some of the places that Katharine and I visited as part of York Unlocked were almost unknown to us. One of those was this Freemason's Hall, located only about 100 metres from York Minster, but almost unknown to the thousands who pass it each day - hidden in plain sight.
I knew little of the Freemasons, so this was a good opportunity to learn more. This shot shows their Meeting Room, a place full of symbols and symbolism.
We discovered a second Freemason's property on the second day of our explorations, at Castlegate House, quite close to the Coppergate centre and located in a very impressive Georgian mansion.
All these hidden treasures you’re finding! Such a grand looking room and what a treat to see inside the mysterious world of the Freemasons.
We have a Masonic lodge near me which is surrounded by a big fence and I’d love to get in there for a peek.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
The York Unlocked event gave us a very busy weekend last weekend, and we saw a lot that was either new or that we hadn't seen for a long while. It was quite a contrast to the York Residents Festival in January where it is predominantly museums and tourist attractions that are open free for residents. Many of the places in York Unlocked have never been open to the public before. Hopefully it will take place again next year so that we can see the many places that we didn't get to this time.
(We have once a year a day nearly all monument buildings are open to visit and watch)
We have a Masonic lodge near me which is surrounded by a big fence and I’d love to get in there for a peek.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
The York Unlocked event gave us a very busy weekend last weekend, and we saw a lot that was either new or that we hadn't seen for a long while. It was quite a contrast to the York Residents Festival in January where it is predominantly museums and tourist attractions that are open free for residents. Many of the places in York Unlocked have never been open to the public before. Hopefully it will take place again next year so that we can see the many places that we didn't get to this time.
Ian
Thank you all. It was an interesting experience to visit this interesting place.
Ian