Some 50 people took part in the Assize of Ale event, most of them dressed in medieval attire.
The event on Saturday afternoon started at York Mansion House in St Helen’s Square with the Sheriff of York, Fiona Fitzpatrick delivering the traditional assize proclamation, accompanied by the rest of the civic party, which included a toast to King Charles.
This was witnessed by nearly 500 on lookers watching on as the Shepherd’s Brass Band performed crowd pleasers including ‘Sweet Caroline’ and ‘Don’t stop me now!’ owls and stalls were also present adding to the festival atmosphere.
Fifteen ale houses were visited across three groups including; Roman Baths, The Old White Swan, The Last Drop Inn, The Punch Bowl and Kennedys.
At each venue a proclamation was read and the ale tested for taste and price marking this medieval tradition.
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