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Introduction

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.

Why join

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 18, 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.

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How to join

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.

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Lodge Meeting Dates

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 third Wednesday in January, the third Tuesday in March, the fourth Tuesday in May and the first Monday in November.

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Bexley Mencap Expand Healthy Lifestyles Programme

Bexley Mencap Expand Healthy Lifestyles Programme with Support From London Freemasons

Report: Metropolitan Grand Chapter meeting – Wednesday 2nd April 2025

The later start of the Metropolitan Grand Chapter meeting meant that those attending had a chance to meet up with friends and enjoy the bright sunny day which greeted them as they arrived at Freemasons’ Hall. Those who needed to collect new regalia had done so and the crimson and blue colours were resplendent as the assembled Companions awaited the arrival of the Metropolitan Grand Superintendent, E Comp Warren Duke, into the Grand Temple.

Removing the Postcode Lottery for London Women Victims of Domestic Abuse with Help From London Freemasons

Removing the Postcode Lottery for London Women Victims of Domestic Abuse with Help From London Freemasons Woman’s Trust is the leading specialist mental health charity helping women to overcome the trauma of domestic abuse, by providing free specialist counselling and mental health support in London..

Bexley Mencap Expand Healthy Lifestyles Programme

Report: Metropolitan Grand Chapter meeting – Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Removing the Postcode Lottery for London Women Victims of Domestic Abuse with Help From London Freemasons

Events

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Lord Mayor’s Show, Parade and Luncheon

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Belmont Ensemble Concert

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Organ Concert

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