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
Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Chapter Golf Society Update
The 2025 golfing Season is now upcoming upon us and the Metropolitan Grand Lodge & Chapter Golf Society is delighted to announce its schedule.
Read MoreBeyond the Square – W Bro Keith Isaacs
In this edition of Beyond the Square we spoke to W Bro Keith Isaacs SLGR of Borough of Newham Lodge No 8627 about his work as Chairman of MCA Trust. MCA Trust is a dedicated charity for children with cancer, supporting local children and teenagers in Essex and East London through their childhood cancer journey.
Read MoreIntroducing – The London Grand Rank Association
On 26th February, I attended my first meeting of the London Grand Rank Association (LGRA). The LGRA is a social group for masons who have attained London Grand Rank or London Grand Chapter Rank. W Bro Richard Cavanagh LGR writes….
Read MoreBelow you can find information, related to our latest events and activities
Lord Mayor’s Show, Parade and Luncheon
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