A Brief Chronology
Key milestones in the life of Eslington Lodge No. 4623.
Timeline of Our Story
Warrant Issued
Warrant of the Lodge issued, establishing the foundation for what would follow.
Consecration
Consecrated at Industry Masonic Hall, Jackson Street, Gateshead, by Lord Ravensworth.
First Regular Meeting
First regular meeting held in the Lecture Hall, Ravensworth Road, Dunston.
Hall Stone Jewel Announced
The Hall Stone Jewel announcement marks a distinguished chapter in our history.
Presented at Grand Lodge
Hall Stone Jewel presented at Grand Lodge, recognising our Hall Stone Lodgeship.
Foundation Stone Laid
Foundation Stone of the current Temple laid by Lord Ravensworth.
First Meeting in the Temple
First meeting in the new Temple in Dunston.
Lodge of Instruction
Lodge of Instruction formed to support learning and the development of brethren.
Centenary
Eslington Lodge celebrates its 100 years as a continuous presence in the community.
Eslington
Named after Eslington Hall near Whittingham, Northumberland, the country seat of Lord Ravensworth. Eslington is associated with the mother lodge of our early brethren: Liddell Lodge No. 3616.
In the spirit of 1924
The lodge began with 25 founders, all members of Liddell Lodge No. 3616. The first Worshipful Master was Wor. Bro. Lt. Col. James Woodbury Thompson.
The Hall Stone Jewel
The Hall Stone Jewel is a symbol of recognition connected with the Masonic Million Memorial Fund. It reflects the lodge’s connection to meaningful remembrance and the values of service beyond the lodge room.
100 years in 2024
A milestone year for Eslington Lodge No. 4623. Thank you to all past and present brethren whose work has kept the lodge thriving through generations.