built-in 1864 and 1926 respectively, have been in constant use by groups of Freemasons (known as a Lodge) to hold meetings and raise money for local and national charities – but are rarely accessible to members of the public. There are over 20 Lodges that meet in Todmorden and Rochdale with long histories – Prudence Lodge in Todmorden has been meeting since 1774 – over 250 years.