The Friars’ Lodge was consecrated on 19 April 1871 at a meeting held at the Cheshire Cheese Tavern in Crutched Friars in the City of London, from which it derives its name. The design of the website banner is intended to reflect our origins. The Lodge has remained a London Lodge and continues to thrive. Although the Cheshire Cheese Tavern still exists, we have not met there for many years and now meet at Freemasons’ Hall in Covent Garden.
Freemasonry is about sharing a common desire for charitable support and following a high moral code. It is based on 3 core principles, good neighbourliness, charitable giving and high moral standards. Those wishing to join should have a belief in a Supreme Being, over 21, law-abiding and interested in being a member of a society that fosters comradeship. Our society is open to men of any race, religion, political belief and status.
One of the most common misconceptions about Freemasonry – and there are many of them – is that you have to be invited to join. There is absolutely no reason why you should not ask to join – in fact that is the correct procedure.
The Friars’ Lodge No 1349 holds its regular meetings at Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ, situated between Holborn and Covent Garden. The Lodge meets on the 3rd Wednesday in January, the 3rd Tuesday in March, the 4th Tuesday in May and the first Monday in November.
Read about the latest updates and changes, related to our brotherhood
A Very Special Visitor and Raising Ceremony at Earl Spencer Lodge No 1420
W Bro Gary Lonsdale, The Grand Tyler of The Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand, was the guest of honour at Earl Spencer Lodge No 1420.
Read MoreThe Art of the Craft – part 1
Freemasonry is influenced by the arts in every form - most obviously the theatrical spectacle of our ceremonies. These are beautiful performances which have the precision and poise of dance. Music is also integral, and good organists introduce the occasional comic riff (I once heard a Grand Inspector piped in to the Star Wars Imperial March, aka Darth Vader’s theme).
Read MoreFOREWORD: RW Bro. Warren Duke, Metropolitan Grand Master
Freemasonry is a force that evolves with the times, and so too must the ways we connect and share our stories. With this in mind, I am writing to share an important development: Arena, our much-loved magazine, will no longer be printed.
Read MoreBelow you can find information, related to our latest events and activities
Lord Mayor’s Show, Parade and Luncheon
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