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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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Go Live Theatre Expands Transformative Go Create Programme, engaging over 350 young people, thanks to generous grant from London Freemasons

Go Live Theatre, a charity dedicated to using the power of theatre to create inspiring experiences and unlock possibilities for children and young people, today announced the successful expansion of its Go Create programme, made possible by a grant of £5,745 from London Freemasons. This support has allowed the programme to reach six schools and engage over 350 young people this academic year, many of whom may not otherwise have had access to high-quality theatre provision.

Search & Rescue for London’s Most Vulnerable supported by London Freemasons

London Search and Rescue (LonSAR) has received a generous £10,000 donation from London Freemasons to support the charity’s operational costs and help sustain its 24/7 work searching for high-risk vulnerable missing people across London.

1,000 Opportunities for Homeless Londoners Rebuilding Their Lives

A generous grant of £8,000 from London Freemasons will enable Only A Pavement Away to support more individuals in London who are experiencing homelessness move into roles in the hospitality industry. This grant will enable the charity to place 110 candidates into employment and create over 1,000 learning and career development opportunities.

Go Live Theatre Expands Transformative Go Create Programme, engaging over 350 young people, thanks to generous grant from London Freemasons

Search & Rescue for London’s Most Vulnerable supported by London Freemasons

1,000 Opportunities for Homeless Londoners Rebuilding Their Lives

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