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The Unity & Progress Freemasons Lodge was formed in 1914 from the ‘Old Boys’ Association of St. Martin’s Northern School.

We hope you find the pages on our website interesting, they contain information about the Lodge, its history and that of the school from which it was founded.

For information about Freemasonry in general visit the United Grand Lodge pages , and for London in particular look at the Metropolitan Grand Lodge web site.

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 Unity and Progress Lodge, No 3723 regular meetings are held in The Freemasons’ Hall in 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ, UK in the late afternoon of the fourth Saturday in September, November, March and the third Saturday in May.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Tamworth Lodge Chooses Renewal Over Retreat

Leopold Lodge No 1571 Celebrates 150th Anniversary in style.

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