In 1994 a group of London Masons tired of the constant trudge down to London decided to find somewhere local to practice their LOI’s. Les Haywood eventually moving to the larger premises of W Bro Norman Dawson. These meeting proved so successful and convenient one of the Bro’s suggested they form a Lodge here in Milton Keynes. With the consent of the others, W Bro Patrick Langston set about organi
sing the new Lodge. There were to be 14 original founders. Whilst planning the Consecration of the Lodge, the Founders chose the name Secklow Hundred to maintain that local link with the past. The Founders wanted to signify a Lodge comprising responsible men and Masons as well as their unqualified support for the principles of governance once practised on this spot. The Lodge was Consecrated on the 30th of June 1995 at the Bletchley Masonic Hall. The Lodge Banner was later Dedicated at the St. Giles Masonic Hall, Stony Stratford on Friday 17th January 2003. The Banner Dedication took place during the Mastership of W Bro Brian Franklin who was Honoured to be the first Initiate to attain the Master’s Chair of the Lodge. The Dedication Ceremony was carried out by VW Bro Dr Nelson Hall, PDepGSwdB., APGM. Banner information - In Medieval times, the ‘Secklow Hundred’ covered an area which was broadly represented today by the Borough of Milton Keynes In those days it was governed by representatives of the families living in the Hundred. The banner depicts the scene of a medieval Council settling a dispute in readiness to dispense justice according to the law. The place has now been identified as the highest point geographically within the Hundred. The Secklow Mound is near the present Civic Offices in the City Centre. Flanking this scene are two pillars with terrestrial and celestial orbs. Around the pillars are the names of the founders. The material is silk with embroidery and patchwork elements. The banner is rare in that it is the only one that is edged with printed silk and does not feature any cord braiding.
