
Throughout 300 years of heritage and history, our members have come from all walks of life and each with their own unique story to tell for why they became a Freemason.
As one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, we have a thriving community of approximately 175,000 members throughout England and Wales, as well as Districts overseas. Freemasons use four key values to help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect, and Charity.
Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and our aim is to empower members to be the best they can be.
Make a positive contribution to society through our charitable contributions,
Make new friendships
Personal development
Becoming a Freemason means you’ll be joining about 175,000 members throughout England and Wales, as well as Districts overseas.
Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and…
Ionic Lodge 227 regular Lodge meetings are held at Freemasons Hall 4 times per year:
4th Monday in February
4th Monday in March
1st Wednesday in September
3rd Wednesday in December (Installation)
Read about the latest updates and changes, related to our brotherhood
Arena 59: Winter 2025 – Contents Page
Welcome to Arena 59 - your Winter 2025 update on Metropolitan Freemasonry
Read MoreNear Capacity Grand Temple as Over 300 London Brethren Honoured at 2025 London Grand Rank Investiture
On Wednesday 5 November 2025, the Grand Temple was close to bursting at the seams as London came together for the annual London Grand Rank and London Rank Investiture. This year marked the second outing of the new format, and its success was unmistakable: an afternoon session, formally “called off”, allowed hundreds of friends and family to attend and witness their favourite Masons being invested. The galleries of the Grand Temple were filled to the rafters with proud guests - a joyous, supportive atmosphere that has quickly become a defining hallmark of the revised structure.
Read MoreYou can help with research to understand Parkinsons
Researchers at University College London want to understand the proteins that build up in the brains of people with Parkinson’s. This knowledge could help develop more accurate and targeted treatments for people with Parkinson’s in the future. They are looking for both healthy volunteers and people with Parkinson's aged 50 - 80 to take part in their study.
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Kent Club Gala
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