Monday 6th Oct 2025 was a very special and memorable evening for the Newgate Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1141 as they celebrated their 75th Anniversary. To mark this special occasion the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, V. W. Bro. Richard Northey, lead the newly appointed Provincial Team, on this their first visit of the year, to join the celebration. There was an excellent turn out from the Team and they received a very warm welcome into the Lodge..
Newgate Lodge was consecrated on 16th September 1950 in the Masonic Hall, Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, by the then Provincial Grand Master, R. W. Bro. James Colvin Watson, who was accompanied by numerous Officers of Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge.
Although originally meeting at the Royal Turks Head Hotel in Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, the Lodge has had a rather nomadic existence and met in a number of different venues until finally arriving at its present location, Wallsend Masonic Hall, in 2018
Once the proceedings of the evening commenced, W. Bro. John Bruce then stood in at extremely short notice to deliver the Oration, Service of Thanksgiving and Benediction which was done in an exemplary manner. The Master, W. Bro. Chris Harrison then read the Warrant of the Lodge.
Bro. Les Francis followed this by giving a brief history of the name Newgate. This had been the largest and most important gate in the Medieval Town Wall of Newcastle Upon Tyne and also gave its name to today’s Newgate Street. Sadly, the New Gate was demolished in 1823.
After the Lodge was closed we were all treated to an excellent meal which, judging from the chatter at the Festive Board, was followed by a very enjoyable evening. I’m sure that everyone who attended this very special occasion had a wonderful time.
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St Cuthbert’s Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners has passed the Travelling Sceptre to Triangle Lodge of Installed Commanders which meets on the 2nd Friday in February, the 1st Tuesday in April (Annual Royal Ark Mariner Assembly – in Ashington Masonic Hall 2026) and holds its Installation Meeting on 2nd Friday on September. All Royal Ark Mariners are welcome to attend the Lodge meetings.
Hexham Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 1141 relinquished the unclaimed Travelling Gavel at our Annual Provincial Meeting on 27th September and it was presented to the Worshipful Master of Nepos Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 1155, which meets at Newcastle East Masonic Building, Corbridge Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1HY on the third Tuesdays in March (Installation), May, September and November. It’s there to be claimed.
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