Re-enactment of an 18th Century Lodge
Freemasonry on Teesside
Freemasonry first took root on Tees-side when a Lodge was warranted by the Antients Grand Lodge on 2 December 1756 at the Queen’s Head, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees,moving to the Black Lion, in 1773 and to their Hall, Masons’ Court, Stockton-on-Tees, in 1796.
The Lodge was named Lodge of Philanthropy in 1788, changed its number five times, the last being in 1832 to No. 28, but was erased on 5 September 1838.
Over the next 100 years other Lodges were founded in Hartlepool and West Hartlepool, Stokesley with the Cleveland Lodge, and Guisborough with the Zetland Lodge.
Freemasons & Middlesbrough
There wasnt a Lodge in Mddlesbrough until the 14 December 1852 when the North York Lodge No. 876 (now No. 602), was lawfully constituted , meeting in an upper room in the Station Hotel, Cleveland Terrace.
Freemasons Hall in Marton Road opened in 1861 and for over one hundred years was the home to Middlesbroughs Freemasons until 1975 whenit was demolished to make way for the A66 Route through Middlesbrogh.
Since then they have been meeting at Roman Road Masonic Hall
Ladies Evening-date unknown
Restoration of the Lodge Banner
Introduction
The North York Lodge 602 (876) is preparing to celebrate its 175th Anniversary in 2027. This momentous occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the Lodge’s foundation, its progress throughout the years, and the Brethren who have guided it from generation to generation.
Although members eventually pass on to the Grand Lodge above, they leave behind material assets that continue to adorn and represent the Lodge. One such asset, the Lodge Banner, has stood as a constant presence, overseeing rituals and proceedings, and binding members together throughout its history.
The Lodge has had at least 4 banners over the years, this one is probably from around 1880,s and was in a state of disrepair, W.Bro Paul Ceglan and his wife Pamela took on the daunting job of restoring it to its former glory.
Lodge Records
Over the years the Lodge has produced a number of books documenting the North York Lodge.
One of the most interesting is “Sockets Book” written by Alfred Socket Town Clerk of Middlesbrough in 1905
150 yr CD
In 2002 the Lodge celebrated its 150 year anniversary.
To mark the occasion a commemorative book and this presentation were produced
Originally a cd rom that was given to the members it has been recently converted into a video
Please forgive the quality it is over 25 yrs old…
NORTH YORK LODGE 602
The North York Lodge, Middlesbrough’s oldest Freemasons Lodge held its first meeting on the 14th December 1852, with one of its founder members, George Reade, a past Master of the Zetland Lodge in Guisborough becoming its first Master.
For the first few years the members of the Lodge held their meetings in an upper room at the Station Hotel (Cleveland Terrace) Middlesbrough.
The Lodge quickly grew, and soon a decision was made to move to new premises.
On 17th May 1860 the foundation stone of the new building was laid, after a grand procession of Masons through the streets of Middlesbrough, by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the time, George Marwood.
The new hall took 8 months to build and on the 17th January 1861 it was openened for Masonic purposes.
Over the years the North York Lodge has had many prominent people as members, in fact in the first 50 years no fewer than 17 mayors of the Town have been members of the Lodge.
We moved to our current premises at Roman Road in 1975 when the Hall at Marton Road was demolished to make way for the A66 through Middlesbrough.
Charity: This Lodge, along with the other Lodges of Middlesbrough is always active in raising money for local charities, we hold social evenings, raffles and never pass on the chance to rid our members of some money to go to these deserving causes…
The North york lodge has approx. 45 members and continues to go from strength to strength, in 2002 it celebrated its 150th year and with the help of its members can look forward to the next 150.
If you would like to join us please enquire here
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NORTH YORK 602
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ESTABLISHED
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1852
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MEETINGS
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LAST FRIDAY SEPT-JUNE.7PM 2ND FRI DEC
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INSTALLATION
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2nd FRI DECEMBER 5:15PM
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Lodges formed in Middlesbrough over the years
North York Lodge 602 in 1852
Ferrum Lodge 1848 in 1879
Orde Powlett Lodge 2391 in 1891(recently closed)
Erimus Lodge 3474 in 1910 (this has recently closed)
Peace Lodge 3936 in 1919
Vulcan Lodge 4510 in 1923
Ronaldshay Lodge in 1931
Acklam Lodge in 1946
Lodge of St. Hilda in 1948 (recently closed)
Linthorpe Lodge in 1950 (recently closed)
Dundas Lodge in 1964
Ashbrooke Lodge in 1997 (recently closed)
Re-enactment of an 18th Century Lodge
Freemasonry on Teesside
Freemasonry first took root on Tees-side when a Lodge was warranted by the Antients Grand Lodge on 2 December 1756 at the Queen’s Head, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees,moving to the Black Lion, in 1773 and to their Hall, Masons’ Court, Stockton-on-Tees, in 1796.
The Lodge was named Lodge of Philanthropy in 1788, changed its number five times, the last being in 1832 to No. 28, but was erased on 5 September 1838.
Over the next 100 years other Lodges were founded in Hartlepool and West Hartlepool, Stokesley with the Cleveland Lodge, and Guisborough with the Zetland Lodge.
Restoration of the Lodge Banner
Introduction
The North York Lodge 602 (876) is preparing to celebrate its 175th Anniversary in 2027. This momentous occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the Lodge’s foundation, its progress throughout the years, and the Brethren who have guided it from generation to generation.
Although members eventually pass on to the Grand Lodge above, they leave behind material assets that continue to adorn and represent the Lodge. One such asset, the Lodge Banner, has stood as a constant presence, overseeing rituals and proceedings, and binding members together throughout its history.
The Lodge has had at least 4 banners over the years, this one is probably from around 1880,s and was in a state of disrepair, W.Bro Paul Ceglan and his wife Pamela took on the daunting job of restoring it to its former glory.
Lodge Records
Over the years the Lodge has produced a number of books documenting the North York Lodge.
One of the most interesting is “Sockets Book” written by Alfred Socket Town Clerk of Middlesbrough in 1905
150 yr CD
In 2002 the Lodge celebrated its 150 year anniversary.
To mark the occasion a commemorative book and this presentation were produced
Originally a cd rom that was given to the members it has been recently converted into a video
Please forgive the quality it is over 25 yrs old…