The Wyggeston Lodge becomes University Lodge

The Wyggeston Lodge became a University Lodge in April 2011 with the objective ‘To establish and/or enhance arrangements and opportunities for undergraduates and other University of Leicester members to enjoy Freemasonry’ as Oxbridge have done for nearly 200 years. The Universities’ Scheme is run by the governing body of Freemasonry in England (United Grand Lodge ofContinue reading “The Wyggeston Lodge becomes University Lodge”

Obituary – W.Bro. John A. Farmer P.P.S.G.W.

Following in the footsteps of his father W.Bro. Stephen Farmer, W.Bro. John A. Farmer was initiated into the Wyggeston Lodge No. 3448 on the 18th December 1953 and installed into the Chair of King Solomon on the 17th November 1969. W.Bro. John subsequently held the Principal Offices of Almoner for 10 years (1972-1982) and ChaplainContinue reading “Obituary – W.Bro. John A. Farmer P.P.S.G.W.”

The Wyggeston Lodge celebrates Centenary

The Lodge was the 1st Lodge to be consecrated in the new Freemasons’ Hall at London Road, Leicester on 1st July 1910 with 111 Brethren in attendance and the Lodge bears the motto “Give freely of yourself and behold all worlds are yours”.   A précis of the Consecration Meeting minutes and a short history of theContinue reading “The Wyggeston Lodge celebrates Centenary”