The Richard Whittington Lodge No 7534

The Richard Whittington Lodge No 7534, on the register of the United Grand Lodge of England and the Province of Gloucestershire, is a prestigious Lodge renowned for the quality of its ritual. It was originally formed to cater for serving and retired officers of the three Services and other professional men (such as solicitors accountants and engineers). It was consecrated on 30 July 1957 and first met in Newent which is the nearest large town to the village of Pauntley whence Dick Whittington came. The Whittington family gave the Lodge permission to use their family crest as the Lodge badge and is reproduced above.

The Lodge meets on the third Fridays in October (Installation of new Master) November, February, March and April; there is a Committee meeting and rehearsal on the Wednesday preceding each Meeting. The Secretary of the Lodge is R C Blakemore, Forest Gate, Huntley Glos GL19 3EU who will always be willing to answer questions from masons and non-masons alike. Telephone and Fax 01452-831192 and e-mail r.whittington@huntley-glos.demon.co.uk