Lodge History & History of Freemasonry

Masonic Lodge Banner

The masonic lodge banner bears the Royal Standard as it was when King Edward VI founded the school - The Royal Arms quartering the lions of England and the lilies of France - Gules, three lions passant quadrant in pale or, quartering azure three fleurs-de-lis argent.

The Lodge Banner was dedicated by R.W. Bro. Gen. Sir Francis J. Davies, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O.,V.L., Deputy Grand Master, Provincial Grand Master of Worcestershire, at the first regular meeting of the Lodge held on Tuesday 5th February 1946.

The Banner was briefly described by Bro.The Ven. Canon A. P Shepherd, Pro. G. Chap., and then dedicated with appropriate masonic prayer.

The Banner was presented to the Lodge by Bro. H. L. D. Perks, Senior Deacon of the Lodge and was designed by the College of Arts and Crafts, Margaret Street, Birmingham who also designed the Lodge Jewel.

Almost every Lodge in the English Constitution today has a banner. They became popular during the middle to second half of the 18th Century.

Originally they were an easily recognised symbol to identify the location of the group within the camp when at war or to mark out the rallying point for troops and soldiers during war and battle.

The designs on banners developed and lead to the creation of coats of arms to clearly identify the armour shrouded soldiers during battle. The College of Arms was founded in London in 1484 to design and issue coats of arms. This body still exists and operates today.

For examples of other Lodge banners see www.lodgebanners.co.uk/

Lodge Masonic Tie

The Old Edwardian Lodge of Stourbridge is quite unusual in having its own masonic tie and apron for the Master. Our lodge's masonic regalia is distinguished by the school badge and colours.

The masonic tie was presented to the lodge in December 2002 and is now worn by all members attending a meeting or when representing the Lodge at other meetings.

Lodge Master's Masonic Apron

The apron for the Master was presented to the lodge in December 2004, is only on loan to the current Master.

He in turn passing it onto his successor.

Both the tie & apron were presented by W Bro Cedric Cadman in honour of his 2 years as Master of the lodge.

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