Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
Bowers Lodge No. 4865 was consecrated in 1925 and works under the jurisdiction of Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk (UGLE). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Norwich Masonic Hall (47 St Giles Street) (NR2 1JR).
| Lodge Name | Bowers Lodge |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 4865 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1925 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk (UGLE) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Norwich Masonic Hall (47 St Giles Street) 47 St Giles Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1JR (NR2 1JR) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Universities Scheme (University of East Anglia) |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | During University Term |
| Annual Installation Meeting | November |
Historical Background of Bowers Lodge No. 4865
Bowers Lodge was formed in memory of the Rt Revd John Bowers, Bishop of Thetford and Provincial Grand Master of Norfolk. His impact on the Craft is duly measured by the naming of Bishop Bowers Temple. The Lodge's ethos and character are perhaps best summarised by the motto on the emblem – "Follow the Light" – a calling to all Masons and seekers of individual truth, brilliance and illumination. Bowers instils in every member the principles of good ritual in the temple and informality outside, but above all the ability to enjoy their Freemasonry to the full.
Brethren and guests attending Bowers Lodge No. 4865 assemble at Norwich Masonic Hall (47 St Giles Street) in Norwich. Nearest rail access is via Norwich Railway Station (18 mins walk or 5 mins taxi), with parking available at: St Giles Multi-Storey Car Park (NR2 1NH) 50 yards down the street.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting Bowers Lodge No. 4865
In accordance with Grand Lodge data protection and Masonic etiquette, personal home addresses of Lodge Secretaries are never published on open web pages. Instead, all official correspondence is routed securely through the Provincial Grand Secretary's office or the Hall Secretary:
- For Visiting Brethren: Contact the Provincial Office of Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk or the Hall Secretary at Norwich Masonic Hall (47 St Giles Street) stating your full name, Craft rank, mother Lodge name and number, and Grand Lodge Certificate number.
- For Prospective Candidates: If you live, study, or work near Norwich and wish to enquire about membership in Bowers Lodge No. 4865, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://norfolkfreemasons.net ↗.