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We are delighted to offer a selection of links to websites that may be of interest to other Freemasons and those with an interest in Masonic research.

Other Northumbrian Lodge Websites
Coquetdale Lodge No. 5122
The Coquetdale Lodge was formed in 1929 in the village of Rothbury, Northumberland.

The Castle Wardens Lodge No. 8213

The Castle Wardens Lodge meets in Ponteland, which is in the southern part of the beautiful county of Northumberland, just over 7 miles northwest of Newcastle and 2 miles from Newcastle Airport.
 Legion Lodge No. 8634
Legion Lodge is No 8634 on the roll of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and is one of 190 lodges which make up the Province of Northumberland.
Duke of Connaught Lodge No. 3892
The Duke of Connaught Lodge was consecrated in 1918 just two weeks before the end of World War 1; a fact which is still reflected in the history and traditions of the Lodge. The Lodge originally met in the ‘west end’ of Newcastle but through time moved to its current location in Wallsend. This brought with it a rich diversity of members, which remains a characteristic of the Lodge to this day.


Grand Lodges & Provinces

The United Grand Lodge of England

Information on the principles, history, Lodges and services of the United Grand Lodge of England.

Freemasonry in Northumberland

This site is about 'Craft' and 'Chapter' Freemasonry in the Masonic Province of Northumberland.
Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham
Official Site for Freemasonry in the Masonic Province of Durham.
Cumbrian Masons
Freemasonry in the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland
Masonic Province of Yorkshire, West Riding
Freemasonry in Yorkshire West Riding, England is represented by over 200 Lodges and over 8,000 members in an area that stretches from Ripon in the North, to Sheffield in the South, and from Bentham in the West, to Goole in the East.
 Province of Yorkshire North and East Ridings
 This site is intended to provide information to our members of what is happening within the Province, where and when both Lodges and Chapters are meeting and how contacts can be made. It is also intended to provide an opportunity for non-Masons to gain an insight into our ancient institution. With this in mind, all the pages are open for viewing by the public.
 Province Of East Lancashire
The Masonic Province of East Lancashire was previously referred to as the Eastern Division of Lancashire. On 24th April 1826 the RW Bro John Crossley of Scaitcliffe, Todmorden was installed as the first Provincial Grand Master of the then newly created Eastern Division of Lancashire. He presided until his death in December 1830.
 Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire
These pages will provide Freemasons and Non Masons alike with a host of information on the activities around the Province of West Lancashire and information on the Mission, Objectives and Values that Freemasons hold so dear.
 Mark Masons of Cheshire
Within its pages you will find a wealth of information specific to the Mark degree, its history and development throughout Cheshire, and also a link to Cheshire freemasonry in general.
 Prif Gyfrinfa Talaith Gogledd Cymru - Freemasonry in North Wales
The website carries information of particular interest to Freemasons in North Wales, such as details of Masonic Centres, news, special meetings and events.
 Freemasonry in Derbyshire
To promote the charitable work of Freemasonry and to be an accurate source of knowledge, particularly on Derbyshire Freemasonry.
 Provincial Grand Lodge of Staffordshire
W ebsite of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Staffordshire. It has been designed to tell you about Freemasonry and in particular, Freemasonry in Staffordshire.
 Masonic Province of Shropshire
There are no less than thirty-three Craft Lodges set among Housman's "blue remembered hills". The oldest of these, Salopian Lodge number 262, was founded in 1788, and counted Thomas Telford among its members. The most recent, West Mercia Lodge number 9719, was founded as recently as 2000.



Other Notable Lodge Websites
Internet Lodge No. 9659
The Lodge was Consecrated on 29th January 1998 at Freemasons' Hall, Bridge Street, Manchester after a small group of brethren who subscribe to the UK Mason List on the Internet felt that the time was right for a truly universal Masonic Lodge. Whilst all the day-to-day business is carried out either by e-mail or in the "members only" section of its web site, the Lodge holds regular meetings three times a year.
 Lodge Links
A simple free directory of UGLE lodges.



Masonic Charities
Freemasons' Grand Charity
The Freemasons' Grand Charity is a grant-making charity, which supports people in need. Since 1981, we have made grants totalling over £72 million to thousands of individuals and non-Masonic charities. The work of the Charity continues a commitment to charitable support that began nearly 300 years ago in the earliest days of organised Freemasonry.

Lifelites

Lifelites started out as a pilot project in 1999 with the idea of providing education and entertainments’ technology for children in hospices. Since then, their work has expanded to meet the growing demand from the mushrooming network of children’s hospices (currently 39) in England and Wales - expanding to Scotland and Northern Ireland as funds permit - serving around 5,000 children and their families.
 The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls & Boys
 To continue to relieve poverty and provide an education for life for the children of the family of a Freemason and, where funds permit, for any children, as their fathers would have done had they been able so to do.
 The Masonic Samaritan Fund
 The MSF is still a young charity. It was established in 1990 for the relief of suffering and sickness in respect of Freemasons, their wives, children or dependants, or the widows, children or dependants of deceased Freemasons.
 The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
 The RMBI has been caring for older Freemasons and their dependants for over 160 years. We operate 17 residential care Homes across England and Wales offering a range of high quality care options.



Masonic Study & Research
Quatuor Coronati Lodge of Research No.2076
The oldest Lodge of research in the world, which also runs a correspondence circle. Publishes Ars Quatuor Coronati Lodge Transactions, a scholarly journal on Masonic history and Practice.
Canonbury Masonic Research Centre
An important centre of Masonic research that also boasts regular lectures.
Sheffield University Centre for Masonic Research
Contains out-of-date texts for rituals, which make fascinating reading.
The Cornerstone Society
The Cornerstone Society exists to provide a forum where the meaning and relevance of Freemasonry can be discussed in an open and constructive environment, where the way our rituals are performed can be explored and enhanced and where Masons can learn together to live out the words we speak.
Scottish Rite Research Society

Publishes Heredom (see Masonic Magazines & Journals section).

Since 1991, the Scottish Rite Research Society (SRRS) has become one of the most dynamic forces in Masonic research today, pursuing a publication program emphasizing quality—both in content and physical form. While it has its administrative offices at the House of the Temple in Washington, D.C., it is open to all.


Masonic Magazines & Journals
Freemasonry Today
Freemasonry Today is a unique magazine fulfilling a unique need: it is an independent Masonic magazine edited by Freemasons to inform all about our ancient Craft and its central aspiration best expressed as, "Man, know thyself." Freemasonry Today celebrates both the rich heritage we carry into the future and the world-wide Brotherhood we represent.
Renaissance Tradittionnelle
Perhaps the best philosophical French Masonic Journal, with some articles in English.
Heredom
The journal of the Scottish Rite Society. Has some articles on-line.
Pietre-Stones Review of Freemasonry
The oldest, most popular and famous Freemasons Ezine written by Master Freemasons of a Grand Lodge of Ancient, Accepted Free Masons. A Freemason recognized as regular by the United Grand Lodge of England or by a Grand Lodge of the United States of America, Prince Hall Freemasonry included.

The Freemasons' educational resource where non-masons find the most relevant information on the oldest and largest world wide fraternity.


Useful Online Masonic Resources
The Philalethes Society

Designed for Freemasons desirous of seeking and spreading Masonic light. In 1946 The Philalethes Magazine was established to publish articles by and for its members. The sole purpose of this Research Society is to act as a clearing house for Masonic knowledge. It exchanges ideas, researches problems confronting Freemasonry, and passes them along to the Masonic world.

Its membership consists of Members and 40 Fellows who are Master Masons in good standing in a Regular Masonic Lodge anywhere in the world. Today the Society has members within 185 Regular Grand Lodges.

Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon
One of the best websites on Freemasonry. Attractive,easy to use and packed full of information and useful links.
 A page about Freemasonry
 The world's oldest Masonic Website - according to the author. A good source of information.

Disclaimer
Please note: We cannot guarantee that any link from this page has been approved by the United Grand Lodge of England or the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland. Neither can we guarantee that any subsequent link from their pages are recognised by, or have the approval of the United Grand Lodge of England or the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland.

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