Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
Isaac Newton University Lodge No. 859 was consecrated in 1861 and works under the jurisdiction of Provincial Grand Lodge of Cambridgeshire (UGLE). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Cambridge Masonic Hall (Bateman Street) (CB2 1NA).
| Lodge Name | Isaac Newton University Lodge |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 859 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1861 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Provincial Grand Lodge of Cambridgeshire (UGLE) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Cambridge Masonic Hall (Bateman Street) Bateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1NA (CB2 1NA) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | University Scheme (University of Cambridge) |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Last Tuesday of January; first Saturday of March; last Saturday of April; second Tuesday of June; First Saturday of December |
| Annual Installation Meeting | Last Tuesday of October |
Historical Background of Isaac Newton University Lodge No. 859
Isaac Newton University Lodge No 859 (INUL) in the Masonic Province of Cambridgeshire is for matriculated members of the University of Cambridge. INUL was consecrated on 21 May 1861 at the Red Lion Hotel, Petty Cury in Cambridge. The Duke of St Albans was the Lodge's first Worshipful Master. Other distinguished members of the Lodge include HRH the Prince of Wales and later King Edward VII (1873). In addition to regular meetings, INUL holds an annual guest night and a summer garden party. These popular events are an opportunity to open up to potential new members, partners of current members and members from other Lodges in the city.
Brethren and guests attending Isaac Newton University Lodge No. 859 assemble at Cambridge Masonic Hall (Bateman Street) in Cambridge. Nearest rail access is via Cambridge Railway Station (8 mins walk along Hills Road), with parking available at: Large private on-site car park at the rear of the Bateman Street building (rare in central Cambridge), available to visiting Brethren and venue hire guests.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting Isaac Newton University Lodge No. 859
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 Cambridgeshire or the Hall Secretary at Cambridge Masonic Hall (Bateman 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 Cambridge and wish to enquire about membership in Isaac Newton University Lodge No. 859, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://www.cambridgeshirefreemasons.org.uk ↗.