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Introduction

Our Worshipful Master, and Brethren welcome you to the website of Per Caelum Lodge 8602 in the Metropolitan District of the United Grand Lodge of England.

If you are new to Freemasonry and are looking to find out a bit more, may we suggest that you start by clicking on the link “FAQs about Freemasonry”. This will give you a brief explanation as to what Freemasonry is about. If you are already a Freemason and would like to find out more about Per Caelum Lodge, please use the “About” link.

We hope you enjoy browsing our website and find it interesting and useful whether you are already a Freemason or if you would like to be a candidate to join our historic order. If you want to find out more about Freemasonry in general and the Per Caelum Lodge in particular, please feel free to contact our Lodge Secretary using the link provided.

Why join

Freemasonry is about helping good men to become better men and is probably one of the oldest, and most enduring personal development courses in existence.

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How to join

If you are interested in becoming a Freemason, and joining our society we welcome your enquiries. There is no obligation upon you if you decide not to proceed at any stage, but unless you ask us we won’t know about your interest.

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Lodge Meeting Dates

We meet on the 3^rd Thursday of October (Installation), December, February and May. For 2022 & 23 the meeting dates will be: 17^th February 2022; 19^th May 2022; 20^th October 2022; 22^nd December 2022; 16^th February 2023.

Per Caelum welcomes visitors from other Lodges, Provinces, and Districts: you do not need an aviation or City connection to visit us. Please contact Bro Secretary for further details.

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Tamworth Lodge Chooses Renewal Over Retreat

Four years ago, Tamworth Lodge was on the verge of surrendering its warrant. On Friday 6th February, on the exact day marking 96 years since its Consecration, the Lodge met at the Croydon & District Masonic Centre to conduct a double Third Degree ceremony and, in the same meeting, present certificates to seventeen trained Mental Wellbeing Ambassadors. The contrast between then and now speaks to a deliberate and sustained period of renewal.

A 75 year old apron gets a new owner at Kindred Arts

Many congratulations to W Bro Alex Shoolman on being Installed into the Chair for the first time in any Craft Lodge, at Kindred Arts Lodge No 5784 on 10th March 2026. He writes, “Being Installed by my father-in-law, W Bro Clive Goodman, added much emotion to the ceremony, especially being Invested with my Masters Apron, which has a 75+ year family legacy.

Leopold Lodge No 1571 Celebrates 150th Anniversary in style.

On Friday 23rd January 2026, Leopold Lodge No 1571 celebrated their 150th Anniversary in style, by welcoming over 60 people to the Grand Temple at Mark Masons' Hall.

Tamworth Lodge Chooses Renewal Over Retreat

A 75 year old apron gets a new owner at Kindred Arts

Leopold Lodge No 1571 Celebrates 150th Anniversary in style.

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