OUR HISTORIC LODGE

In 1902, 14 Masons requested that Southwell Lodge, in the Province (County) of Nottinghamshire should sponsor the creation of a new Lodge, and this resulted in the formation of Welbeck Lodge on 19th March 1902. Since the names of new Lodges were drawn from local landmarks and buildings, and as Welbeck Abbey was the residence of the then head of Nottinghamshire Freemasonry, this name was chosen.

Welbeck Lodge was the two thousand eight hundred and ninetieth Lodge to be granted a warrant or charter by the United Grand Lodge of England, and hence it is known as Welbeck Lodge 2890. Lodge meetings thereafter were held at the Friary School on Musters Road, West Bridgford, next to the Congregational Church. After a number of years Welbeck Lodge acquired land and money to build its present home, Freemasons Hall on Welbeck Road by the side of the River Trent suspension bridge, with the first meeting held there in May 1910. Welbeck Lodge has since remained at this location and has strong ties with the local community and beyond supporting many non-masonic local charities. Welbeck Lodge is part of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire which is the collective body for all the local Lodges in the County. The Administration for Provincial Grand Lodge is performed by Masons drawn from local Lodges, and above that there is the United Grand Lodge of England that coordinates all the Provincial Lodges.