Leeds Freemasons Lodge
The sixth in our occasional series of discussions with long-standing members of the Lodge of Dawn, is with Howard Bott PPJGW, the 50th Worshipful Master at The Lodge of Dawn. You can read more of our Memories of a Freemason, from The Lodge of Dawn in Leeds, here. If you are not a Freemason and … Read more
The third in our occasional series of discussions with long-standing members of the Lodge of Dawn, is with our second longest serving Past Master of the lodge, Nevil Tolkin PPGReg. You can read more of our Memories of a Freemason, from The Lodge of Dawn in Leeds, here. If you are not a Freemason and … Read more
Fourteen brethren from the Lodge of Dawn, plus two guests from Lodge of Fidelity No. 289 and one guest from Zetland Lodge No. 1311, took a two-day trip to Dublin to visit Leinster Lodge No. 141 as well as taking in the sights, sounds and drinks of Ireland’s capital city. The visit was arranged by … Read more
St George’s Crypt is a charity in the City of Leeds, working with the homeless, the vulnerable and those suffering from addiction. Established in 1930 by Revd. Don Robins, it offers a food service to anyone who comes to their door. They offer three meals a day seven days a week, along with showers, tea … Read more
Tuesday 25th February was a wonderful occasion at Castle Grove Masonic Hall. Not only was there a 2nd degree ceremony performed by the brethren of The Lodge of Dawn, with Bro. Bernard Nelson being passed, but ten of the Leeds Masters were visitors to the Lodge of Dawn. In total there were 32 visitors from … Read more
If you would like to find out more about Freemasonry in Leeds see our page here. If you are not a Freemason and would like to find out more read our Seven Reason to Join The Freemasons or our simple ‘What is Freemasonry?’ guide. Saturday 8th February saw Worshipful Master Robert Phillips and his wife … Read more
What is Freemasonry? Freemasonry is a fraternal society; one of the largest non-religious, non-political and charitable organisations in the world. Anything relating to Freemasonry is called ‘Masonic’. Being a Freemason offers different things to different people. For some it is a social activity involving new friends and acquaintances. For others it is about making a … Read more
Want to join The Freemasons? For every Freemason there is a different answer to this question ‘Why should you join The Freemasons?’ Some people join Freemasonry out of curiosity, some out of a family masonic tradition whilst others are just looking for a new hobby. Some will even tell you that they don’t know why … Read more
Here are the answers to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding Leeds Freemasons, a Masonic Lodge in Leeds, Freemasonry, Freemasons in Leeds and all things masonic as well as how to become a Freemason. If you have any further questions about The Lodge of Dawn, Leeds Freemasons or any aspect of Freemasonry, or anything Masonic, … Read more
We took some time out to talk to our Worshipful Master, Rob Phillips, about his thoughts about Freemasonry in general, and this, the Lodge of Dawn in particular. How did you get into Freemasonry? Although my father was a Freemason for over 50 years in Ireland, he never encouraged me to join, perhaps because I … Read more