Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
The Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire oversees nearly 200 Lodges across Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, and Burnley.
Split from West Lancashire in 1826, East Lancashire's flagship home is Manchester Hall (formerly Freemasons' Hall) on Bridge Street, designed by Percy Scott Worthington in 1929.
| Official Title | Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | UGLE |
| Geographic Region | North West England |
| Provincial Headquarters | The Provincial Secretariat, Rossendale Masonic Hall, Ashday Lea, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6QX |
| Provincial Grand Master | Robert I. Frankl |
| Provincial Grand Secretary | Andrew Holland |
| Provincial Office Telephone | 01706 833170 |
| Year Constituted | 1734 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 195 Lodges (~5,400 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://www.eastlancashirefreemasons.org ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in East Lancashire
Select a Masonic Hall in East Lancashire below for exact street addresses, postcodes, nearest railway stations, parking, resident Lodges, and wedding or function room hire:
Masonic Hall in Manchester (M3)
Manchester Hall (Freemasons' Hall Bridge Street)
36 Bridge Street, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3BT
Masonic Hall in Audenshaw (M34)
Audenshaw Masonic Hall Stanley House
Audenshaw Masonic Hall Stanley House, Stanley House, Audenshaw, M34 5GB
Masonic Hall in Salford (M5)
Salford Masonic Hall Hemsley House
Salford Masonic Hall Hemsley House, Hemsley House, Salford, M5 4PE
Masonic Hall in Ashton-under-Lyne (OL7)
Ashton-under-Lyne Masonic Hall Albert House
Ashton-under-Lyne Masonic Hall Albert House, Albert House, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0BE
Masonic Hall in Mossley (OL5)
Mossley Freemasons' Hall Westholme
Mossley Freemasons' Hall Westholme, Westholme, Mossley, OL5 0RB
Masonic Hall in Oldham (OL1)
Cotton Rooms 5 Rock Street
Cotton Rooms 5 Rock Street, 5 Rock Street, Oldham, OL1 3UJ
Masonic Hall in Middleton (M24)
Middleton Masonic Hall The Pavilion
Middleton Masonic Hall The Pavilion, The Pavilion, Middleton, M24 4DY
Masonic Hall in Shaw (OL2)
Shaw Masonic Hall The Gables
Shaw Masonic Hall The Gables, The Gables, Shaw, OL2 7AJ
Masonic Hall in Rochdale (OL11)
Rochdale Masonic Hall 2 Richard Street
Rochdale Masonic Hall 2 Richard Street, 2 Richard Street, Rochdale, OL11 1DU
Masonic Hall in Todmorden (Todmorden Masonic Hall White Hart Fold) (OL14)
Todmorden Masonic Hall White Hart Fold
Todmorden Masonic Hall White Hart Fold, White Hart Fold, Todmorden, OL14 7BD
Masonic Hall in Bury (Bury Masonic Hall Parson's Lane) (BL9)
Bury Masonic Hall Parson's Lane
Bury Masonic Hall Parson's Lane, Parson's Lane, Bury, BL9 0LY
Masonic Hall in Colne (BB8)
Colne Masonic Hall 91 Albert Road
Colne Masonic Hall 91 Albert Road, 91 Albert Road, Colne, BB8 0BS
Masonic Hall in Bacup (OL13)
Bacup Masonic Hall Holmroyd
Bacup Masonic Hall Holmroyd, Holmroyd, Bacup, OL13 8DB
Masonic Hall in Burnley (BB11)
Burnley Masonic Hall Nelson House
Burnley Masonic Hall Nelson House, Nelson House, Burnley, BB11 1LA
Masonic Hall in Rawtenstall (BB4)
Rossendale Masonic Hall Ashday Lea
Rossendale Masonic Hall Ashday Lea, Ashday Lea, Rawtenstall, BB4 6QX
Masonic Hall in Padiham (BB12)
Padiham Masonic Hall 22 Moor Lane
Padiham Masonic Hall 22 Moor Lane, 22 Moor Lane, Padiham, BB12 8LZ
Masonic Hall in Accrington (BB5)
Accrington Masonic Hall Adelaide Street
Accrington Masonic Hall Adelaide Street, Adelaide Street, Accrington, BB5 2EA
Masonic Hall in Clayton-le-Moors (BB5)
Clayton-le-Moors Masonic Hall Mill House
Clayton-le-Moors Masonic Hall Mill House, Mill House, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5HX
Masonic Hall in Clitheroe (BB7)
The Masonic Rooms Clitheroe Conservative Club
The Masonic Rooms Clitheroe Conservative Club, Clitheroe Conservative Club, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT
Masonic Hall in Whalley (BB7)
Whalley Masonic Hall Union Club
Whalley Masonic Hall Union Club, Union Club, Whalley, BB7 9TD
Masonic Hall in Breightmet (BL2)
Radcliffe Masonic Hall 110 Bury New Road
Radcliffe Masonic Hall 110 Bury New Road, 110 Bury New Road, Breightmet, BL2 6QU
Masonic Hall in Bolton (BL1)
Bolton Masonic Hall Institute Street
Bolton Masonic Hall Institute Street, Institute Street, Bolton, BL1 1PZ
Masonic Hall in Bolton (Bolton School Chorley New Road) (BL1)
Bolton School Chorley New Road
Bolton School Chorley New Road, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PB
Masonic Hall in Darwen (BB3)
Darwen Masonic Hall Hawkshaw Avenue
Darwen Masonic Hall Hawkshaw Avenue, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, BB3 1QZ
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in East Lancashire
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge of Fortitude No. 64 | 1739 | Georgian Craft | Second Friday (Oct-Apr) | MANCHESTER |
| Goulburn Menturia Lodge No. 3478 | 1925 | Universities Scheme (University of Bolton University of Salford) | Second Wednesday of February, March, April, May, October, November and December | BOLTON |
| Old Mancunians with Mount Sinai No. 3140 | 1925 | Universities Scheme (The University of Manchester Manchester Me) | Third Thursday of October, February, March and May; fourth Thursday of November | MANCHESTER |
| Palatine Chapter No. 2447 | 1925 | Universities Scheme (The University of Manchester University of) | Fourth Thursday of March and Fourth Monday of October | MANCHESTER |
East Lancashire Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire wear the official East Lancashire Provincial emblem on their full dress and undress aprons and collar jewels in accordance with Book of Constitutions dress regulations. Explore our Province-Specific Regalia & Apron Showcase or read our Step-by-Step Guide to Joining Freemasonry in East Lancashire.