Freemasonry in Manchester since 1755

Lodge of Friendship No44

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We meet at Manchester Hall on Bridge Street. If you would like to know more about the lodge or becoming a Freemason, get in touch. You do not need to know a member, and there is no commitment to join.

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Learn about Freemasonry, see photographs from the lodge and explore our history in Manchester.

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Black and white photograph of a lodge room in 1929

Over 270 years of friendship

The lodge has met in Manchester since 1755. Browse photographs, the lodge crest and seals, and the archive of our history.

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