Lodge of Connaught & Truth No 521

Mother Lodge of the Grand Master of United Grand Lodge of England 1870-1874, The Marquess of Ripon

Freemasonry is essentially a system of self-development. It a fraternal society that was created over 300 years ago as a voluntary organisation whose theme is taken from the medieval stonemasons who built Britain's ancient cathedrals in the 13th and 14th centuries. Essentially Freemasonry is in two parts; part amateur dramatics and part gentleman's dining club. The first part of the evening is a ceremony in which most of the members participate. This is a dramatic representation where members are invited to reflect on the role they play in society. The second part is the festive board, which is a formal dinner followed by speeches. Freemasonry means different things to different people. However, generally speaking it offers a fantastic opportunity to participate in a sustained form of self-development, meet a great number of like-minded individuals, and to make a contribution to charity.

Established 1845