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Principled
For many, Freemasonry's biggest draw is the fact that members come from all walks of life and meet
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Friendship
Freemasonry provides a unique environment for people from all backgrounds to learn skills,
make lasting friendships, achieve their potential and, above all, have fun. -
Purpose
Freemasonry is more relevant and important to society today than ever, as it encompasses and embraces
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Openness
Freemasonry prides itself on its transparency. Not only are Freemasons completely free to
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Giving
Freemasons make a major contribution to society through their own charities, as well as through donations to UK charities
and worldwide disaster relief funds, with members playing an active role in their communities. -
Growth
Every Freemason embarks on his own journey of self-discovery when he enters the organisation.
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Principled
For many, Freemasonry's biggest draw is the fact that members come from all walks of life and meet
as equals whatever their race, religion or socio-economic position in society. -
Friendship
Freemasonry provides a unique environment for people from all backgrounds to learn skills,
make lasting friendships, achieve their potential and, above all, have fun. -
Purpose
Freemasonry is more relevant and important to society today than ever, as it encompasses and embraces
all the fundamental principles of good citizenship. -
Openness
Freemasonry prides itself on its transparency. Not only are Freemasons completely free to
acknowledge their membership, they are encouraged to do so. -
Giving
Freemasons make a major contribution to society through their own charities, as well as through donations to UK charities
and worldwide disaster relief funds, with members playing an active role in their communities. -
Growth
Every Freemason embarks on his own journey of self-discovery when he enters the organisation.
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Welcome to UGLE
All areas of our site are available for public viewing and include various informative videos. There is also background information on our charitable work with links to our four main masonic charities.
interested in joining?
You can view and download a booklet in the Becoming a Mason section, which contains a fascinating insight into Freemasonry. Undergraduates, and other university members, should also view the section on the Universities Scheme.
You can send an email to express your interest in joining by clicking the button below.
interested in VISITING?
If you are interested in visiting Freemasons’ Hall, click below to view information on the free daily tours. Alternatively, if you are interested in hiring Freemasons’ Hall, click below to get in touch.
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Freemasons' Hall
Freemasons’ Hall is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the principal meeting place for Masonic Lodges in London.
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About UGLE
The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is the governing body of Freemasonry in England, Wales and the Channel Islands. Its headquarters are at Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ.
Meetings
UGLE meets in Quarterly Communication on the second Wednesday in March, June, September and December. The Annual Investiture, which is followed by the Grand Festival, is held on the last Wednesday in April.
Administration
The United Grand Lodge of England currently has over two hundred thousand members meeting in 6,800 Lodges, which are grouped as follows:
Over two hundred thousand members meeting in 6,800 Lodges
Lodges meeting in London (an area generally within a 10-mile radius of Freemasons’ Hall), are administered by the Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London, which is headed by the Metropolitan Grand Master.
Lodges meeting outside London, and within England, Wales, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, are grouped into 47 Provinces, whose boundaries often correspond to those of the old Counties, with each headed by a Provincial Grand Master.
Lodges that meet outside England, Wales, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are grouped into 33 Districts, with each headed by a District Grand Master, five Groups (ie: currently too small to make up a District), with each headed by a Grand Inspector, and 12 Lodges abroad which are directly administered by Freemasons’ Hall.
PUBLICATIONS
The United Grand Lodge of England publishes a Masonic Year Book annually which lists all committees and boards, details for all of its administrative groupings, and all Grand Officers and senior Provincial and District Officers. It also publishes triennially the Directory of Lodges and Chapters, which lists all lodges and their meeting dates and places. Both publications can be purchased from Freemasons’ Hall.
The Book of Constitutions (rule book) has been in the public domain since the first edition was published in 1723 and can also be purchased from Freemasons’ Hall.
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What it means to bea Freemason
So, what do you know about Freemasonry? Click here to find out more about what it means to be a Freemason today.
What’s it all about?
To find out more about freemasonry, click the link to the booklet below.
FREEMASONRY TODAY
Keep up-to-date with the latest Freemasonry news at the official journal of UGLE.
