Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
Universities Chapter No. 2352 was consecrated in 1963 and works under the jurisdiction of Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham (UGLE). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Durham Masonic Hall (Old Elvet) (DH1 3HN).
| Lodge Name | Universities Chapter |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 2352 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1963 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham (UGLE) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Durham Masonic Hall (Old Elvet) 36 Old Elvet, Durham City, DH1 3HN (DH1 3HN) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Universities Scheme (Durham) |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Third Thursday of January, March, May, June and October; second Thursday of September |
| Annual Installation Meeting | Third Thursday of October |
Historical Background of Universities Chapter No. 2352
The Lodge was founded in 1890 for graduates in Durham. By its centenary, numbers were declining so it threw open membership to all. In practice, it remains a largely graduate Lodge but with a wide mix of occupations. It benefits hugely from the Universities Scheme, with a steady stream of student (and other) candidates, and is a colourful and highly social Lodge with regular multiple ceremonies (up to six candidates), a well-attended annual ladies and guests night, where student members often bring their families, and an annual black-tie dinner for prospective candidates. It also has a Royal Arch chapter and a daughter Lodge, University of Durham 3030 in London.
Brethren and guests attending Universities Chapter No. 2352 assemble at Durham Masonic Hall (Old Elvet) in Durham. Nearest rail access is via Durham Railway Station (10 mins walk across Elvet Bridge), with parking available at: Prince Bishops Car Park and Old Elvet metered parking nearby.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting Universities Chapter No. 2352
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 Durham or the Hall Secretary at Durham Masonic Hall (Old Elvet) 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 Durham and wish to enquire about membership in Universities Chapter No. 2352, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://durhamfreemasons.org ↗.