The Fleeman Papers are published online

When the Loughborough Hoard of Masonic artefacts were discovered behind a panel in the storeroom at Loughborough Masonic Hall in September 2017, they were found to contain many handwritten lectures by Frederick Fleeman, who was Master of Howe and Charnwood Lodge No. 1007 in 1916, Founder and Primus Master of Beacon Lodge No. 5208 in … More The Fleeman Papers are published online

Transactions of the Lodge of Research go open on-line access

Since 1892 the Leicestershire and Rutland Lodge of Research No.2429 has published in a continuous sequence an annual volume of “Transactions” containing papers and shorter items on matters of Masonic Research. Some have been historical, others have examined issues concerning ritual and ceremonial, while yet others have considered Masonic artefacts, particularly those in the Museum … More Transactions of the Lodge of Research go open on-line access

Lodge of Research No.2429 entertains with “The Musical Bunneys”

The scheduled lecturer for the Lodge of Research No.2429 on Monday 25th March 2019 was unfortunately unable to be present on the evening. Quick thinking within the Lodge, and the fortunate presence of the Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. David Hagger, who was able to grant a dispensation, resulted in the substitution of the address … More Lodge of Research No.2429 entertains with “The Musical Bunneys”

127th Master of Lodge of Research Installed

W.Bro. Ian R. Johnson PAGDC was installed as the 127th Master of the Lodge of Research No.2429 on Monday 26th November 2018 at Freemasons’ Hall in Leicester. At the meeting, the lodge was delighted to welcome the Provincial Junior Grand Warden, W.Bro. Geoffrey Searson as the representative of the Provincial Grand Master. After the installation … More 127th Master of Lodge of Research Installed

Lodge of Research learns about the Emulation lectures

At the meeting of the Lodge of Research No.2429 at Freemasons’ Hall in Leicester on Monday 26th March 2018, the brethren attending were given a teaser on the three Degrees lectures from a paper presented by W.Bro. John Townsend. The Emulation Lodge of Improvement has been meeting since 1823 and ‘The Lectures of the Three … More Lodge of Research learns about the Emulation lectures

Lodge of Research holds Symposium on 300 years of Freemasonry

The Lodge of Research No.2429 held a Symposium to celebrate ‘Three Hundred Years of Leicestershire Freemasonry’ at their lodge meeting on Monday 22nd January 2018 in Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. W.Bro. Aubrey Newman OSM PJGD put together four exciting short papers which were delivered by members of the lodge. The Master, W.Bro. Alf Sharman presided over the … More Lodge of Research holds Symposium on 300 years of Freemasonry

Lodge of Research to hold Symposium on 300 years of Leicestershire Freemasonry

At the next regular meeting of the Lodge of Research No.2429 on Monday 22nd January 2018 at 6pm in Leicester we will be holding a mini-symposium to celebrate ‘Three Hundred Years of Leicestershire Freemasonry’:  W.Bro. Aubrey Newman OSM PJGD has put together an exciting number of short papers which will be delivered by members of … More Lodge of Research to hold Symposium on 300 years of Leicestershire Freemasonry

Lodge of Research member receives high honour

We are delighted to announce that the M.W. The Grand Master, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent proposes to confer THE GRAND MASTER’S ORDER OF SERVICE TO MASONRY upon W.Bro. Professor Aubrey N. Newman, PJGD, of John of Gaunt Lodge No. 523 at the Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge on 13th September 2017. … More Lodge of Research member receives high honour

Lecture given at Lodge of Research on the Dedication of Foundation and Memorial Stones by Freemasons in Leicestershire

At the meeting of Lodge of Research No.2429 held on the 23rd January 2017 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester, W.Bro. Andrew Green delivered a lecture on the instances where Freemasons of Leicestershire and Rutland assisted in the laying of foundation stones of new buildings. W.Bro. Andy Green said: “Such dedications has been a personal curiosity of … More Lecture given at Lodge of Research on the Dedication of Foundation and Memorial Stones by Freemasons in Leicestershire

Grand Chaplain is Installed as Master of Lodge of Research

At the Installation meeting of the Leicester-based Lodge of Research No.2429 on Monday 28th November 2016, the Grand Chaplain, V.W.Bro. the Rev. Canon Michael C. Wilson was Installed as the 125th Master of the Lodge. V.W.Bro. the Rev. Canon Michael Wilson was Initiated into Freemasonry on 17th January 1974 and then passed and raised in … More Grand Chaplain is Installed as Master of Lodge of Research