Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
Palatine Chapter No. 2447 was consecrated in 1925 and works under the jurisdiction of Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire (UGLE). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Manchester Hall (Freemasons' Hall Bridge Street) (M3 3BT).
| Lodge Name | Palatine Chapter |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 2447 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1925 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire (UGLE) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Manchester Hall (Freemasons' Hall Bridge Street) 36 Bridge Street, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3BT (M3 3BT) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Universities Scheme (The University of Manchester University of) |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Fourth Thursday of March and Fourth Monday of October |
| Annual Installation Meeting | October |
Historical Background of Palatine Chapter No. 2447
A collaboration between the Provinces of East and West Lancashire saw the foundation of this highly successful Chapter, with members from both Provinces and multiple exaltations each year. A peripatetic Chapter meeting in both Provinces, it creates a pleasant opportunity for introducing Scheme Lodge members to the Royal Arch, with a constant eye on research and development.
Brethren and guests attending Palatine Chapter No. 2447 assemble at Manchester Hall (Freemasons' Hall Bridge Street) in Manchester. Nearest rail access is via Salford Central Station (4 mins walk), Deansgate (8 mins walk), or St Peter's Square Metrolink, with parking available at: Spinningfields NCP and Gartside Street car parks within 3 minutes walk.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting Palatine Chapter No. 2447
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 Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire or the Hall Secretary at Manchester Hall (Freemasons' Hall Bridge 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 Manchester and wish to enquire about membership in Palatine Chapter No. 2447, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://www.eastlancashirefreemasons.org ↗.
Other Warranted Lodges Meeting at Manchester Hall (Freemasons' Hall Bridge Street)
Old Mancunians with Mount Sinai No. 3140
Third Thursday of October, February, March and May; fourth Thursday of November