Doncaster Masonic Hall Open Day

Freemasonry in Doncaster has a long and distinguished history, centred on Saint George’s Lodge No. 242, constituted at the Red Lion in the Market Place on 4 July 1780. Over the years, the lodge met in a succession of notable Doncaster buildings, reflecting both the town’s civic development and the lodge’s own growth. Early meetings were held at the Red Lion (1780–1782), followed by the Town Hall Council Chamber (1782–1797), the School Room in the Churchyard (1797–1800), and again the Council Chamber (1800–1848). Later venues included the New Town Hall, French Gate (1848–1866), the Victoria Rooms (1866–1873), and the Town Hall, French Gate (1873–1884). In 1884, the lodge moved to dedicated Masonic Rooms on Nether Hall Road.

By 1913, the need for a purpose built Masonic Hall had become clear. A committee was formed, and a suitable site was selected at the corner of Priory Place and Printing Office Street. A company was established to erect the new building to the designs of Bro. Percy Robinson FRIBA. The first lodge meeting in the new hall was held on 2 April 1915. Today, the Masonic Hall is jointly owned by St George’s Lodge No. 242, Don Valley Lodge No. 3890 (1919), Danecastre Lodge No. 4843 (1926), Hall Cross Lodge No. 5744 (1938) and De Maulay Lodge No. 6358 (1946).

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10.30am - 2.00pm

Location & directions

Masonic Hall, Priory Place, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1BZ

Contact on day:

Tim Shaw

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are stairs to climb but a lift is available

Additional information

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