Jun 18, 2024
Who Are We? We were established in 1864 by a group of Manchester businessmen with strong Scottish connections. The first Worshipful Master was Charles Affleck the co-founder of Affleck and Brown department store which now exists as Affleck’s Palace.The lodge is a...
Jun 18, 2024
Who Are We? Robert Townley Parker Esquire was born on 1793.He served the Office of High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1817 and was madeGuild Mayor of Preston in 1862.In 1865, he allowed his name to be used at the formation of Townley Parker Lodge, and this was Consecrated...
Jun 18, 2024
Who Are We? Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings. Why Join Us?...
Jun 18, 2024
Who Are We? Membership is drawn from all levels of Society – from stockbrokers to bus drivers – and we pride ourselves on being open to everyone. Freemasonry being such a great leveller, we take great pleasure in having Members from all walks of life. We are more...
Jun 18, 2024
Who Are We? The Shakspere Lodge No 1009 was consecrated on 23rd April 1864. The Lodge is the Daughter Lodge of Caledonian 204, and the ‘twin sister’ Lodge of Robert Burns No 999. Both Shakspere Lodge and Robert Burns Lodge being consecrated at the same...
