
We were originally a hospital medical lodge, with many Lodge members having a close personal or professional connection to healthcare, but there is no prerequisite for membership. We work the Emulation Ritual and are proud of our high standard of mentorship so that all feel involved and engaged. We work hard to create a safe, open and encouraging culture.
We strive to be as inclusive as possible, and are open to being contacted by all religions and backgrounds who believe in a single supreme being and may be interested in becoming a Freemason, however, we are especially open to contact from those with close links to Barts Health NHS Trust, Barts & the London School of Medicine and Dentistry and Queen Mary University of London.
Freemasonry is a fraternal society, focused on three core principles: respect, truth and charity. Freemasonry is an enjoyable pastime, with a focus on sharing a common desire for…
Ask! One of the most common misconceptions about Freemasonry – and there are many of them – is that you have to be invited to join. There is absolutely no reason why you should not ask to…
The Royal London Hospital Lodge meets at Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London on the second Wednesday of November, December, February and March
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London Freemasons fund vital support for young people living with spinal cord injury
London Freemasons fund vital support for young people living with spinal cord injury
Read MoreYou can help with research to understand Parkinsons
Researchers at University College London want to understand the proteins that build up in the brains of people with Parkinson’s. This knowledge could help develop more accurate and targeted treatments for people with Parkinson’s in the future. They are looking for both healthy volunteers and people with Parkinson's aged 50 - 80 to take part in their study.
Read MoreNear Capacity Grand Temple as Over 300 London Brethren Honoured at 2025 London Grand Rank Investiture
On Wednesday 5 November 2025, the Grand Temple was close to bursting at the seams as London came together for the annual London Grand Rank and London Rank Investiture. This year marked the second outing of the new format, and its success was unmistakable: an afternoon session, formally “called off”, allowed hundreds of friends and family to attend and witness their favourite Masons being invested. The galleries of the Grand Temple were filled to the rafters with proud guests - a joyous, supportive atmosphere that has quickly become a defining hallmark of the revised structure.
Read MoreBelow you can find information, related to our latest events and activities
Kent Club Gala
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