The Huddersfield Lodge No. 290 is one of the oldest institutions in the town. In fact it may be the oldest organisation with a continuous history from 1783. It was formed by seven enthusiastic Masonic pioneers and during the last two hundred years its membership has included a cross section of all the worthy citizens of the town. Perhaps its most famous member was the wollen magnate Sir William Pick Raynor, who was Master of the Lodge in 1895 and Grand Master of the Province of Yorkshire West Riding from 1919 to 1926. 

Members have, however, come from all walks of life and still do. Typically accountants, bakers, builders, chemists, clergymen, computer experts (bringing us up-to-date), doctors, engineers, grocers, manufacturers, plumbers, policemen, salesmen, teachers, technicians etc., etc., all of whom meet to enjoy their Freemasonry.

What is it all about - you may well ask, particularly view of all the adverse publicity peddled by the media. Firstly it is not a secret society although, like many other organisations, it does have secrets.

One of the most respected members in the Province recently said it is about fellowship, fun, caring and charity. Men enjoy the company of other men and enjoy belonging to an organisation which accepts everyone for himself whoever he is. That's fellowship.

  
The Huddersfield Lodge
No. 290

OVER 200 YEARS OF FREEMASONRY!

Click the map for directions.		 The Huddersfield Lodge No. 290
Masonic Hall,
Greenhead Road,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire
HD1 4EN
Phone: +44 1484 423364

290@egroups.com

Our masonic ritual tells us to be happy and communicate happiness. Whilst our cermonies are conducted with a sense of occasion and decorum there is a lightness of touch which is emphasised at the Festive Boards which are joyful occasions.

Freemasonry is also about caring for people which is reflected in our charity work. It is said that charity begins at home and so it does, and, over the years, support has been given to needy masons and their children. However, it was agreed long ago that Freemasony should serve the wider community with charitable work and financial support.

Millions of pounds, yes millions, have been given to hospices, churches and hundreds of national societies and trusts of all types. This giving to non-masonic concerns has grown so large that a special Grand Charity was set up some years ago specifically for that purpose. During the past six years the Province of Yorkshire West Riding alone raised over £3 million for this Grand Charity.

If what you have just read paints a different picture of Freemasonry from that portrayed by all the mis-information from the media, perhaps you might like to come along and meet the members.
Last updated
Wednesday 07 March 2001