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The
Garston Group of Lodges and Chapters
is one of 24 Groups that make up the Province of West Lancashire.
Meeting at Garston Masonic Hall are twelve Lodges, three Royal Arch
Chapters and several other degrees. Overall the Hall is ‘Home’ for
more than 600 masons. Freemasonry has existed in the Garston area since the mid-nineteenth century. There were various meeting places in the area, mainly in hotels and public houses. The first recorded meetings were in 1857 at Wood's Wellington Hotel, Garston. Meetings alternated between the Wellington and the Garston Hotel until 1919 when Garston Co-operative Hall was used. The Masonic Hall that now stands in Island Road was purpose built and officially opened on 21 May 1924. To read more about Garston Masonic Hall, download our factsheet here.
The Hall is geographically well placed just off Horrocks Avenue
and being near to the Airport & South Liverpool Parkway interchange.
Access is easy from the city centre by train or bus and all
neighbouring areas can be accessed via the M62 motorway, the A5300
expressway and “Route 7”. View an online map
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Recently the main dining room was refurbished and a lift installed
to assist visitors up & down the stairs. During the summer
of 2009 the main lounge area was refurbished as was the “Lewis
Room” which is a dual purpose facility for meetings or dining, and
the small committee room.
Further general information on Freemasonry in Garston can be obtained from the Group Vice Chairman - Howard Griffiths Tel: 01744 894873. Details of the cost and availability of meeting rooms at the Hall
are available from the Hall Chairman - Mal Yates Tel: 0151 427 6683. |
