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Introduction

We are an Emulation Ritual workings lodge that meets four times a year in London at Mark Mason’s Hall, 86 St James’s Street, London SW1A 1PL.

This website will provide all the introductory information you will need to inspire your curiosity or motivation to request further information about becoming a member of our Lodge.

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 are looking to simply find out more about Gihon Sancta Maria Lodge, why not go to the “About GSM” link.

However, if you choose to explore our website, we hope you enjoy it and find it useful. If you want to find out more about Freemasonry in general and the Gihon Sancta Maria Lodge in particular, please feel free to contact our Lodge Secretary using the link provided.

Why join

Freemasonry is about sharing a common desire for charitable support and following a high moral code. It is a male-only society, focused on following the three core principles and improving oneself and others. Our society is open to men of any race, religion, political belief and status.

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How to join

One of the most common misconceptions about Freemasonry – and there are many of them – is that you have to be invited to join. There is absolutely no reason why you should not ask to join – in fact that is the correct procedure.

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Lodge Meeting Dates

The Gihon Sancta Maria Lodge regular meetings are held in Mark Mason’s Hall at 86 St. James’ Street, London SW1A 1PL on the second Monday in February and the first Monday in June, October and December.

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Bloomsbury Rifles Lady Liberty and a Gentleman of Kentucky

On 4th September 2025, Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge met at Mark Masons’ Hall. Whilst the meeting was not unfamiliar to any English Masons, towards the end of the meeting W Bro Adrian Hodgson rose and recounted the following historic story of the connection between The Statue of Liberty, Freemasons and this Lodge.

Near Capacity Grand Temple as Over 300 London Brethren Honoured at 2025 London Grand Rank Investiture

On Wednesday 5 November 2025, the Grand Temple was close to bursting at the seams as London came together for the annual London Grand Rank and London Rank Investiture. This year marked the second outing of the new format, and its success was unmistakable: an afternoon session, formally “called off”, allowed hundreds of friends and family to attend and witness their favourite Masons being invested. The galleries of the Grand Temple were filled to the rafters with proud guests - a joyous, supportive atmosphere that has quickly become a defining hallmark of the revised structure.

Arena 59: Winter 2025 – Contents Page

Welcome to Arena 59 - your Winter 2025 update on Metropolitan Freemasonry

Bloomsbury Rifles Lady Liberty and a Gentleman of Kentucky

Near Capacity Grand Temple as Over 300 London Brethren Honoured at 2025 London Grand Rank Investiture

Arena 59: Winter 2025 – Contents Page

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