Sheriff's Assize of Ale

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The Sheriff's Assize of Ale is a charity event that takes place in the English cities of York and Gloucester, led by the sheriff in each city. [1]

In modern York, the event takes place in August each year. [2] [1]

The tradition in Gloucester was reinstated in 2003 by the then sheriff of Gloucester. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Sheriff of York - Customs and Traditions". Sheriffs of England and Wales. National Association of City and Town Sheriffs of England and Wales. Archived from the original on 15 November 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  2. ↑ Greenwood, Darren (2 September 2025). "Sheriff of York takes part in Assize of Ale event this month". York Press. Archived from the original on 15 November 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  3. ↑ Nally, Carys (26 October 2024). "Sheriff tests ale in unusual medieval tradition". BBC News. Archived from the original on 1 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
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