Blog - Royal Hanover Lodge 1777

Royal Hanover Chapter Banner Dedication Centenary Celebration 17th February 2023

18/02/2023

The history of the Royal Hanover Chapter is unusual due to the fact we have been consecrated twice.

The Royal Hanover Chapter, No. 1777 was first granted its charter on 4th February 1884. It was consecrated at the Albany Hotel, Continue reading →

Brother Matt Gurmin 3rd Degree Raising

W.Bro. David North

27/01/2023

Our January 2023 meeting was an important milestone for our Brother Matt Gurmin, being finally raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. Bro Matt started his journey just before the lockdown in March 2020 coming to us in Continue reading →

Installation of W Bro Thomas Jackson

W.Bro. David North

05/11/2022

Bro Thomas was initiated into Royal Hanover Lodge in 2016 and has followed his full progression through his officer roles, arriving in May 2022 being voted as master elect for the ensuing year, 2022-2023.

The meeting started by observing a Continue reading →

Celebration of Her Majesty The Queen, Platinum Jubilee and 2nd Degree Ceremony Bro Matt Gurmin

W.Bro. David North

01/06/2022

Our regular May meeting went really smoothly, with the planned ceremony for a 2nd Degree passing for Brother Matt Gurmin. Again, we had a spectacular number of guests attend this meeting, with over 50 masons in attendance. Bro Matt's ceremony was kindly conduct by W.Bro Colin Grant IPM, and Bro Matt's words where very well delivered. Bro. Matt's 1st Degree ceremony was conducted back in 30th July 2021 and has been a regular of both LOI and all social events of Royal Hanover Lodge. Continue reading →

Congratulations to W.Bro Colin Grant

W.Bro. David North

11/05/2022

W.Bro Colin attended the Province of Middlesex AGM on May 10th to receive his collar, Past Provincial Grand Junior Deacon. In celebration, many of the Royal Hanover members joined Colin at a meal at Le Ballerina in Covent Garden. Great evening, good company and special times. Congratulations Colin. Continue reading →

60th Year Certificate in Freemasonry, 2nd Degree Ceremony & Official Visit from W.Bro John Leggett

W.Bro. David North

26/03/2022

W.Bro John surprised us all with a wonderful moment by presenting a 60 year certificate to W.Bro Peter Parsons in a special way. It was like watching a "Michael Parkinson" style interview, by placing 2 chairs in the middle of the temple facing each other, and had a wonderful chat about Peters life in Masonry, and being initiated into Royal Hanover Lodge on the 23rd March 1952 by his father and Uncle who where both members of the Lodge back in that time. Continue reading →

W.Bro David North Installed as Master of Royal Hanover Lodge 22nd October 2021

W.Bro. David North

28/10/2021

We finally managed to get back to organising a regular meeting after having a long wait to return to normal. This meeting was our annual Installation and this year it was our digital expert time to be Master Elect. W.Bro David had delayed his time in the chair due to health battles but finally it was his time to take the chair of his mother lodge. Continue reading →

Extra Meeting – Bro. Matt initiation 30th July 2021

W.Bro. David North

31/07/2021

Royal Hanover Lodge where delighted to finally initiate Matt Gurmin on the 30th July 2021. He had been waiting for a very long time to start his journey. The moment Covid restrictions where lifted, we decided to schedule an extra Continue reading →

W.Bro Michael Ross is awarded Grand Rank PAGDC – Congratulations

W.Bro. David North

28/04/2021

Michael Ross has been awarded Grand Rank, Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, after serving as Provincial Grand Secretary and Scribe E for the Province of Middlesex. W.Bro Mike is the backbone to Royal Hanover Lodge, serving as Preceptor, keeping everyone on their toes. Continue reading →

Royal Hanover Social evenings – Outdoors and saying Goodbye to friends of the Lodge

W.Bro. David North

13/04/2021

We have started meeting up outside Cole Court again, waiting in antisipation for the resumption of Masonic activities. As with lockdown in 2020, Royal Hanover members often met up at Cole Court on Tuesday evenings, to keep those fraternal bonds Continue reading →