The traditional Charter Day was celebrated in York by the Company of Merchant Taylors.

The company's new master, Peter Smith, was sworn in along with new members at a Charter Day Court in the Merchant Taylors' Hall, in Aldwark.

Afterwards the Merchant Taylors processed to All Saints' Church, Pavement, for a special service, before the company and guests trooped back to the Merchant Taylors' Hall for tea.

Among the guests were the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Irene Waudby, and the Sheriff of York, Councillor Janet Greenwood.

Updated: 12:10 Thursday, June 21, 2001