Our History

De la Pole Lodge 1605 was founded in 1876. With a proud history of many notable local benefactors and men of distinction it currently has fifty six members with an average of sixty years - youngest is twenty six. A seafaring Lodge with twelve Master Mariners and seafarers amongst its Brethren.

Our Activities

In addition to our meetings and ceremonies our Lodge of instruction (LOI) provides you with the opportunity to enjoy lighthearted ceremony rehearsals, Open Night rehearsals, educational and Masonic discussions. The lodge proudly embraces the tenants of principles of freemasonry which are just as relevant today as they were over 300 years ago. Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity being the basic starting points leading on to the many other ideal virtues. "Making good men better"

Charitable principles

De la Pole Lodge was a grand patron of the Masonic Samaritan festival 2018, which raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for both Masonic and non-Masonic were the causes of the festival's five year period. Our charitable principles are not limited to pure monetary considerations but extend to direct engagement in local community and a deep care for local and wider society.

Social occasions

Throughout the year we usually hold a number of social events such as Ladies night, garden party, Burns night, Chinese banquets, Christmas dinner etc. To which we invite our families and friends for a convivial occasion.

Lodge visits

A wonderful aspects of Freemasonry is the ability to visit other approved Lodges throughout the United Kingdom and, indeed world-wide, meeting like minded members of the Brotherhood in friendship.

Join us

if our profile appeals to you then please contact our secretary who will be delighted to give you more information and answer any questions you may have. email: secretary1605@gmail.com