History of the Lodge and its membership

In February 1844, twelve Freemasons and were businessmen in the Wakefield area, submitted a petition to form a Masonic Lodge in Wakefield, most of these members were associated with the thriving Market in the Town. The first meeting of the Lodge took place on the 10th of April 1844 on Thornhll Street.

On 14^th September 1853 the Lodge moved to the ‘Old Rectory House’ on what became Zetland Street, named in honour of the 2^nd Earl of Zetland, who was at the time the Grand Master of the United Grand lodge of England. This became the City’s Masonic Hall and is still enjoyed by the Freemasons of Wakefield. Notably, several roads near the premises are named after prominent citizens involved in the Wakefield Market and who where members of the Lodge. Continuous and uninterrupted meetings have taken place there ever since.

Today, we have members from various walks of life, legal professionals, academics, scientists, Engineers, Retired emergency Services, and Naval Officers to name but a few.