Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
Lodge of Antiquity No. 2 was consecrated in 1717 and works under the jurisdiction of Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London (UGLE). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street (WC2B 5AZ).
| Lodge Name | Lodge of Antiquity |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 2 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1717 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London (UGLE) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street 60 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5AZ (WC2B 5AZ) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Time Immemorial / Historic Red Apron |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Wednesday (Jan, Mar, May, Oct) |
| Annual Installation Meeting | January |
Historical Background of Lodge of Antiquity No. 2
One of the four original Time Immemorial Lodges that formed the Premier Grand Lodge of England at the Goose and Gridiron Alehouse in St Paul's Churchyard on 24 June 1717. Sir Christopher Wren is traditionally associated with its early operative and speculative history.
Brethren and guests attending Lodge of Antiquity No. 2 assemble at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street in London (Great Queen Street). Nearest rail access is via Holborn (Central & Piccadilly lines, 4 mins walk) or Covent Garden (5 mins walk), with parking available at: Commercial NCP car park at Drury Lane (Parker Street, WC2B 5NT) 2 minutes walk away; cycle racks on Great Queen Street.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting Lodge of Antiquity No. 2
In accordance with Grand Lodge data protection and Masonic etiquette, personal home addresses of Lodge Secretaries are never published on open web pages. Instead, all official correspondence is routed securely through the Provincial Grand Secretary's office or the Hall Secretary:
- For Visiting Brethren: Contact the Provincial Office of Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London or the Hall Secretary at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street stating your full name, Craft rank, mother Lodge name and number, and Grand Lodge Certificate number.
- For Prospective Candidates: If you live, study, or work near London (Great Queen Street) and wish to enquire about membership in Lodge of Antiquity No. 2, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://www.londonmasons.org.uk ↗.
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