The Royds Lodge No. 1204

Antient Free and Accepted Masons

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Famous Masons

Dr. T. J. Barnardo (1845-1905). Philanthropist, and founder and director of homes for destitute children. His work is continued today by the charity Barnardo's.

Robert Burns (1759-1796). Scottish poet and lyricist. He was regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement and after his death became an important source of inspiration to the founders of liberalism and socialism.

Sir Winston L. S. Churchill (1874-1965). British politician known chiefly for his leadership during World War II. He served as Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930). Author noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally regarded as a major innovation in the field of crime fiction.

Sir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955). Biologist and pharmacologist who published many articles on bacteriology, immunology and chemotherapy. His best-known achievements include the discovery of the enzyme lysozyme and the antibiotic substance penicillin.

Rudyard J. Kipling (1865-1936). English author and poet, best known for his works The Jungle Book, Just So Stories and Kim. He was the first author writing in the English language to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature and remains its youngest ever recipient.

Sir Leonard Hutton (1916-1990). English cricketer who dominated the national and international cricket scene for the decade following the Second World War. He was honoured with the England team captaincy, breaking an age-old tradition that the position could be held only by an amateur.

Latest News

July 25th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity announces £1 million in major grants. More...

July 12th: Appeal 2011, held in support of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys, has so far raised the magnificent sum of £891,330. More...

Mar 7th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity approves £20,000 in relief for the Chile earthquake. More ...

Jan 15th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity approves £30,000 in relief for the Haiti earthquake. More...

Nov 25th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity awards £10,000 for Cumbrian flood relief efforts. More...

Oct 15th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity awards £400,000 to non-Masonic charities. More...

Oct 15th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity donates £50,000 to the Red Cross Asia Pacific Disasters Appeal. More...

Sept 4th: Are you thinking of becoming a Freemason? More...

Sept 4th: The United Grand Lodge of England's new website is revealed. More...

Aug 10th: Malvern's Freemasons donate £1,000 to Community Action! More...

June 16th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity gives £2 million to national charities. More...

June 10th: The Malvern Hills Lodge website goes live! More...

June 10th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity donates £5,000 in emergency aid to flood stricken Namibia. More...

June 5th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity presented grants totalling £550,000 to ten charities at a special event commemorating the anniversary of the installation of His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, KG, as Grand Master. More...

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What is Freemasonry?

Introduction

Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas, which follow ancient forms, and use stonemasons' customs and tools as allegorical guides.

Freemasonry offers its members an approach to life that reinforces thoughtfulness for others, kindness in the community, honesty in business, courtesy in society and fairness in all things. Members are urged to regard the interests of the family as paramount, but Freemasonry also teaches and practises concern for all people, care for the less fortunate and help for those in need.

Participation in the dramatic presentation of moral lessons and in the working of a lodge provides a member with a unique opportunity to learn more about himself and encourages him to live in such a way that he will always be in search of becoming a better man, not better than someone else but better than he himself would otherwise be and therefore an exemplary member of society.

The following information booklets were produced by the United Grand Lodge of England in order to better inform the general public about Freemasonry. We hope you find the information to be both informative and useful. If you require and further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

What is Freemasonry?

This booklet provides the reader with a gentle introduction to Freemasonry and includes details of the three great principles on which the order was founded. Please click here to view this booklet.

An Approach To Life

This booklet provides a more detailed description of the order, covering membership issues, Freemasonry's position with regard to politics and religion, and its place in the wider community. Please click here to view this booklet.

Freemasonry and Society

This booklet provides a clear and concise explanation of The United Grand Lodge of England's view of Freemasonry and society. Please click here to view this booklet.

Freemasonry and Religion

This booklet provides an explanation of the United Grand Lodge of England's view of the relationship between Freemasonry and religion. Please click here to view this booklet.

Freemasonry's External Relations

This booklet provides a description of the United Grand Lodge of England's relations with other Masonic bodies. Please click here to view this booklet.

Freemasonry and Public Affairs

This booklet describes what constitutes Masonic regularity and examines the attitude of regular Freemasonry to public affairs. Please click here to view this booklet.

Your Questions Answered

This booklet contains a comprehensive set of information that will hopefully answer any questions you have about Freemasonry. Please click here to view this booklet.