What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world. Its roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles.
Freemasons aim to shape their lives round four important values:
| Integrity | Friendship | Respect | Charity |
The United Grand Lodge of England
The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is the governing body of Freemasonry in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and some districts overseas.
UGLE currently has around 200,000 members meeting in over 7,000 lodges throughout the country.