There is a myth that Freemasonry was mainly an aristocratic and upper-class organisation; while its Grand Masters were noblemen or Royal Princes, its registers show that lodge members were a cross section of the community in which the lodge met. Bro George Arthur Herdman, a gardener, was one such member.
Continue Reading →We’ve just finished looking into the WW1 history of Bro. Abraham Cohen who was initiated into freemasonry in 1905 at the age of 26 and was a travelling jeweller.
Continue Reading →It’s been a while since we completed a biography of a forgotten World War One war hero. Francis William Dove was initiated into freemasonry in 1917 at the age of 30 and was a Quartermaster Sergeant with the Royal Flying Corp.
Continue Reading →A reminder for two spectacular events coming up to celebrate our tercentenary year. Please try to attend and support your local Masonic charities and the members who have spent a lot of time and effort to make these a great day out for all the family.
Continue Reading →If you were unable to attend our June meeting you missed an excellent evening.
Continue Reading →Hot of the press from our very own Wbro Keith Newman. I you would like to be featured in a pop up banner at the July 8th Tercentenary dinner then read on.
Continue Reading →To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the United Grand Lodge of England, Freemasons have selected 300 local charities across England and Wales to receive a MCF Community Award. Your vote will determine how much the MCF give to each charity.
Continue Reading →There’s lots on offer this summer from the Tercentenary celebration dinner at St James’ Park to a fabulous day out at the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Benton Rd.
Continue Reading →The Assistant Grand Master, Sir David Hugh Wootton, is visiting Northumberland on Wednesday,31st May to deliver a talk entitled “Creating Our Future” to the Northumbrian Masters Lodge,No.3477, at Fern Avenue.
Continue Reading →Congratulations to our newest Entered Apprentice Bro Mark Richardson who was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry at our regular meeting on Tuesday the 18th April 2017.
Continue Reading →Brethren, our next regular meeting is on Tuesday 18th April and the Worshipful Master asks you to attend the duties of the Lodge at the Masonic Temple, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne at 7:00pm.
Visiting Brethren are invited to join us on this evening to witness a 1st degree being conferred on another new candidate. […]
Continue Reading →The first episode of the Sky One documentary ‘Inside the Freemasons’ will air on the 17th April at 8pm.
Emporium Productions, who were commissioned by Sky to produce the series, have this to say on their website: ‘Welcome to one of the oldest social networking organisations in the world; a fraternal […]
Continue Reading →It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of another of our members.
Continue Reading →On Wednesday we said a sad farewell to a muched loved man. Bro Gordon Newman.
Continue Reading →It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of our longest serving member last Thursday. Bro Gordon was our almoner and charity Steward for more than 30 years.. Our thoughts and sympathy to Wbro Keith, Elsie and his family.
His funeral will take place on Wednesday 15th Feb at 2.15pm at […]
Continue Reading →Two of our members, W Bro Keith and his father Bro Gordon Newman, recently spent a day exploring the history of a most fascinating building, Rosslyn Chapel.
Continue Reading →Freemasonry is not about personal gain but about what you can do for others. Several members of Lodge Temperance 2557 have found unique ways to help local organisations.
Continue Reading →Twelve months have passed since Bro Dr Chris was invested as Charity Steward, which in his opinion is one of the, if not most important roles along with Almoner you can be appointed. After all, Freemasonry at its heart is about charity. One year in and Bro Dr. Chris gives his thoughts on this important office.
Continue Reading →The festive season certainly got off to a fantastic start with the Lodge Temperance Christmas evening. Wow! What a great night. And thank you all for coming and making the evening such a success.
Continue Reading →Freemasons from Newcastle in the south, Haltwhistle in the west, Newbiggin by the Sea in the east and Berwick in the north are looking forward to 2017 when they will be celebrating the organisation’s 300th birthday.
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