Welcome to Guelph 1685 website
We are a London Lodge that meet at the Harrow masonic Centre. We meet four times a year our L of I is in Abbots Langley Hertfordshire we meet on a Tuesday evening during the masonic season. We are a West End workings Lodge.
If you are reading this then you may be someone who is interested in becoming a Freemason or someone that is already a Freemason and looking to join or visit a London Lodge. In either case we would welcome the opportunity of helping you.
This website is designed to give you the basic information you need.
If you are interested then please don’t delay in contacting our SECRETARY
Freemasonry means different things to each of those who join. For some, it’s about making new friends and acquaintances. For others it’s about being able to help deserving causes – making a contribution to family and society. But for most, it is an enjoyable hobby.
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry.
Freemasonry instils in its members a moral and ethical approach to life: its values are based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. Members are urged to regard the interests of the family as paramount but, importantly, Freemasonry also teaches concern for people, care for the less fortunate and help for those in need.
Freemasonry is one of the World’s oldest secular, charitable, fraternal organisations with over six million masons worldwide. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. The fundamental principles of Freemasonry are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
Every candidate for Freemasonry must affirm a belief in a single Supreme Being. This belief is a matter for the individual and Freemasonry recognises each person’s own beliefs. Religion and politics are never discussed within the Lodge.
Freemasonry is about sharing a common desire for charitable support and following a high moral code. It is a male society, focused on following three core principles and improving oneself and others. Our society We welcome men of any race, religion, political belief and status.
One of the most common misconceptions about Freemasonry – and there are many of them – is that you have to be invited to join. There is absolutely no reason why you should not ask to join – in fact that is the correct procedure. Please contact our secretary.
Guelph Lodge meets four times each year on the
Second Friday in January
Third Friday in March
Third Friday in May
Third Friday in November (Installation)
Read about the latest updates and changes, related to our brotherhood
Leopold Lodge No 1571 Celebrates 150th Anniversary in style.
On Friday 23rd January 2026, Leopold Lodge No 1571 celebrated their 150th Anniversary in style, by welcoming over 60 people to the Grand Temple at Mark Masons' Hall.
Read MoreA 75 year old apron gets a new owner at Kindred Arts
Many congratulations to W Bro Alex Shoolman on being Installed into the Chair for the first time in any Craft Lodge, at Kindred Arts Lodge No 5784 on 10th March 2026. He writes, “Being Installed by my father-in-law, W Bro Clive Goodman, added much emotion to the ceremony, especially being Invested with my Masters Apron, which has a 75+ year family legacy.
Read MoreTamworth Lodge Chooses Renewal Over Retreat
Four years ago, Tamworth Lodge was on the verge of surrendering its warrant. On Friday 6th February, on the exact day marking 96 years since its Consecration, the Lodge met at the Croydon & District Masonic Centre to conduct a double Third Degree ceremony and, in the same meeting, present certificates to seventeen trained Mental Wellbeing Ambassadors. The contrast between then and now speaks to a deliberate and sustained period of renewal.
Read MoreBelow you can find information, related to our latest events and activities
Kent Club Gala
Learn moreLord Mayor’s Show, Parade and Luncheon
Learn moreAn Evening with Guelph
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