Grantham Freemasons

Grantham Freemasons Since 1820, Grantham Freemasons have continuously met to build character, supporting members as indiv

Wonderful evening at the Doric Lodge last night when Richard Harrison was made Worshipful Master by his father Keith. Ov...
14/01/2026

Wonderful evening at the Doric Lodge last night when Richard Harrison was made Worshipful Master by his father Keith. Over 70 Masonic attendance including Dave Wheeler, the Provincial Grand Master of Lincolnshire.

Brother Mendies joins Doric 362 this evening
03/12/2025

Brother Mendies joins Doric 362 this evening

The Doric Lodge was formed on the 18th December 1819, but the story really starts three decades earlier when Dr Stukeley...
07/09/2025

The Doric Lodge was formed on the 18th December 1819, but the story really starts three decades earlier when Dr Stukeley, the noted antiquarian (a Lincolnshire man born in Holbeach) assisted in founding a lodge in Grantham in 1726; this is the first record of Freemasonry in Lincolnshire.

Though this lodge was but temporary, in June 1790 when the Corinthian Lodge was formed at Newark one of the early initiations into this Lodge was John Langwith of Grantham in April 1791.

He may have been proposed by John Dodsworth MD. who at that time was the only Freemason in Grantham. His Initiation was quickly followed by three other Grantham citizens in September 1791.

On 22nd September 1791 three Brethren applied to Grand Lodge “requesting a Warrant to impower them to hold a Lodge at the George Inn in Grantham to be called the Doric Lodge.”

This was forwarded with the assistance of the famous Freemason Rev. William Peters Grand Portrait Painter whose living was at Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, near Grantham.

This application was successful, and a Warrant No. 582 dated 1st. October 1791 was received, and with the assistance of members of the Corinthian Lodge the Doric Lodge was formed at the George Inn, Grantham on the 13th. October 1791.

(Thank you to W Bro Alan Newton for that info)

Here is the first mention of the Doric Lodge in 1792

Man, 40s or 50s?Live in Grantham?On paper, your life works.Great partner. Great family. Great business.Yet something sti...
05/09/2025

Man, 40s or 50s?
Live in Grantham?

On paper, your life works.
Great partner. Great family. Great business.
Yet something still feels off.

You are not burnt out. It’s not depression.
It feels like boredom, but you know you are not bored.
The quiet sense that something’s missing.
If any of that sounds familiar, read this…

Because you’re not alone, yet you feel alone.
Obviously you aren’t alone, you have your other half, your kids, your colleagues and your ex school mates that are scattered around the U.K. and beyond.

Yet you are lonely

Loneliness among men is more common than people think, even for those with full lives and busy schedules. It doesn’t always show on the outside, but it can still feel heavy.
That’s where Freemasonry makes a difference.

At its heart is brotherhood, a place where men come together to share, support & belong. Through regular meet ups, social gatherings, and community projects, friendships are formed that often last a lifetime.

It’s not about handshakes or secrets, it’s about connection.
Within the Lodge you will find men from all walks of life who understand, who listen, and who stand beside you as Brothers.
For many, that missing piece is found in the simple power of being part of something greater than yourself with like minded other men.

It’s not religion, it’s a brotherhood

So…

Whether you are are from Grantham or not, if you would like a chat about what Freemasonry is (and isn’t) … and why it helped me fill that gap

I am happy to tell you that story
If you know me, you know I will tell it like it is
Text me on 07950147572 & let’s chew the fat

Christopher Watkin

30 Grantham Freemasons & Guests met up for a 🍺 and a Curry this evening. Brotherhood extraordinaire!
14/08/2025

30 Grantham Freemasons & Guests met up for a 🍺 and a Curry this evening. Brotherhood extraordinaire!

The first meeting of Doric 362 in Grantham in one of the Stamford newspapers in Jan 1820
27/07/2025

The first meeting of Doric 362 in Grantham in one of the Stamford newspapers in Jan 1820

Stamford Mercury - Friday 06 January 1837We still have the flaming sword !!
27/07/2025

Stamford Mercury - Friday 06 January 1837

We still have the flaming sword !!

20/07/2025

If you would like to find out what Grantham Freemasons do, call Christopher Watkin on 07950147572

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