York Unlocked - Freemason's Hall, St Saviourgate

Until the York Unlocked event last year, we had never been in a Freemasons building.We visited two buildings last year, and another one this year.

This one is located in St Saviourgate, a relatively quiet street in the city centre, and this shot shows their meeting room, with its subdued lighting, and lots of symbols and symbolism.

The members there were more than happy to talk to us - indeed they were looking to recruit new members, thouth they were not successful with us.

York Unlocked is a very good event, with around 50 properties not normally open to the public being opened for some part of the weekend, so we made a deliberate effort to visit places that we knew little or nothing about. We are already looking forward to the event next year!

Ian

[william wooderson]

I think I see a very small organ on the right! Fav

[carol white]

A lovely capture

[Cordiander]

More important than ever: freedom, equality, fraternity, tolerance and humanity. Thanks for the report!

[Margaret Brown]

A lovely capture and info.

Thanks for yesterdays comments and yes lovely and warm despite all the holes!!

[Oli Lindenskov]

Nice capture 😊

[Joan Robillard]

We have a masonic temple in town. My father in his retirement was very active. I have never been inside

[Christine Sztukowski]

Very nice fav

[Judith Johnson]

A very traditional room and decor. So good to be able to see inside the building

[gloria jones]

Great interior capture and narrative

[Pyrrhula]

Great view and capture of this nice roo and intrior. Fav.

[Kathy A]

That rug is very striking

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful capture. A gorgeous room to serve as meeting room.

[Christine Sztukowski]

Very impressive room fav

[Fisher Family]

@will_wooderson @carolmw @cordulaamann @craftymeg @mubbur @joansmor @365projectorgchristine @busylady @seattlite @pyrrhula @kjarn @sangwann

Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.

Sorry for the delay in our responses, but both Katharine and I have beem suffering the effects of a cold, so have had a quiet couple of days to aid our recovery.

Ian

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity

Thank you Brian - it was a fascinating place to look round.

Ian