Freemasonry in York and Yorkshire

An Anagraime upon the name of Masonrie,
William Kay to his friend Robt Preston,
upon his Artt of Masonrie as Followeth:
Much might be said of the o noble Artt
A Craft thats worth estieming in each part
Sundry Nations Noobles & their Kings also
Oh how they fought its worth to know
Nimrod & Solomon the wisest of all men
Reason saw to love this Science then
Ile say no more lest by my shallow verses I
Endeavouring to praise should blemish Masonrie.
From York MS No 1. c. 1600. Found in Pontefract Castle at the demolishing, and given to the York Lodge by Dr Francis Drake (son and grandson of the Vicars of Pontefract) in 1732.
Books about Freemasonry in York:
- The York Legend in the Old Charges, Bro. Alex Horne. 1978.
- York Mysteries Revealed, understanding an Old English Masonic Tradition, by Revd Bro Neville Barker Cryer. 2006.
- The York Grand Lodge, by Bro David Harrison. 2014.
- The City of York; A Masonic Guide, by Bro. David Harrison. 2016.
- The Yorkshire Lodges; A Century of Yorkshire Freemasonry, by Bro. J. Ramsden Riley. 1885.
- History of the Royal Order of Scotland also History of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Yorkshire, by E. Fox-Thomas, Prov. G. Master of Yorkshire. 1924.
- Free online books:
- The Yorkshire Lodges; A Century of Yorkshire Freemasonry, by Bro. J. Ramsden Riley. 1885.
- Ancient York and London Grand Lodges; a review of Freemasonry in England from 1567 to 1813, by Leon Hyneman. 1872.
- Historical Notes Concerning The York Grand Lodge – C Scott.
- The Tradition Of The Old York T I Lodge – Bro C J Scott.
Books/Letters/Speeches by Bro. Dr. Francis Drake of York:
- A speech deliver’d to the worshipful and ancient society of free and accepted masons. At a Grand Lodge, held at Merchant’s-Hall, in the city of York, on St. John’s Day, December the 27th, 1726. … By the Junior Grand-Warden. 1727 : Drake, Francis.
- A speech deliver’d to the worshipful and ancient society of free and accepted masons. At a Grand Lodge, held at Merchant’s-Hall, in the City of York, on St. John’s Day, December 27. 1726. The Right Worshipful Charles Bathurst, Esq; Grand-Master. The second edition. By the Junior Grand-Warden. 1734 : Drake, Francis.
- An accurate description and history of the cathedral and metropolical [sic] church of St. Peter, York, … Illustrated with copper-plates, … To which are added, catalogues of the Archbisops [sic], Deans, … 1783 : Drake, Francis.
- Eboracum, or, The history and antiquities of the city of York, from its original to the present times : together with the history of the cathedral church, and the lives of the archbishops of that see, from the first introduction of Christianity into the northern parts of this island, to the present state and condition of the magnificent fabrick : collected from authentick manuscripts, publick records, ancient chronicles, and modern historians : and illustrated with copper plates : in two books : Drake, Francis, 1696-1771.
- Eboracum: or, the history and antiquities of the city of York, from its origin to this time. Together with an account of the Ainsty, or county of the same, and a description and history of the cathedral church, … Illustrated with seventeen copper-plates. In two volumes. … 1788: Vol 1 : Drake, Francis.
- Eboracum: or, the history and antiquities of the city of York, from its origin to this time. Together with an account of the Ainsty, or county of the same, and a description and history of the cathedral church, … Illustrated with seventeen copper-plates. In two volumes. … 1788: Vol 2 : Drake, Francis.
- Account of a Bas-Relief of Mithras Found at York, Explain’d by the Rev. Dr. Stukely, F. R. S. Communicated to the Royal Society, by Mr. Francis Drake of York, Antiquary and F. R. S. : Drake, Francis.
- Account of a Bas-Relief of Mithras Found at York, Explain’d by the Rev. Dr. Stukely, F. R. S. Communicated to the Royal Society, by Mr. Francis Drake of York, Antiquary and F. R. S. : Dr. Stukely; F. Drake.
- A Letter from Mr. Francis Drake, Surgeon, F. R. S. to Martin Folkes Esq; President of the Royal Society, & c. concerning the Bones of a Foetus Being Discharged Thro an Ulcer Near the Navel : F. Drake.
- An Account of a Roman Altar, with an Inscription upon It, Found in April Last at York, and Communicated to the Society of Antiquaries by Mr. Francis Drake, F.R.S. As Also a Breif Explication of the Inscription by John Ward, LL.D. Professor of Rhetoric in Gresham College, and V. P. R. S. : Drake, F.

Yorkshire Lodge Links:

Provincial Grand Craft Lodges:

Additional Masonic Orders in Yorks:
North & East Yorkshire MMM – Provincial Website – NeYorksMark.com
West Yorkshire Mark Master Masons – Wymmm.org.uk
The Order of Royal & Select Masters – District Grand Council of West Yorkshire – RsmWYorks.com
Secret Monitor in West Yorkshire – OsmWestYorks
Scarlet Cord in West Yorkshire – OscWestYorks
Allied Masonic Degrees – District of Yorkshire – AmdYorks.com
Provincial Priory of North and East Yorkshire Knights Templar – YneKnightsTemplar.org
Red Cross of Constantine – N & E Yorkshire – RedCrossNeYorks.org.uk