BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge
Moving Forward
The Beauchamp Lodge has during its 150 year history seen some difficult times; but in true military fashion it has always looked to its strengths, and been ready to move forward again. Now is such a time, as building upon its unique history and military ethos the lodge aims to become the West Kent meeting place for Brethren with military connections or an interest in military history.
Like their forebears the present lodge members are very proud of Freemasonry’s military heritage; they will look to actively preserve many old military Masonic customs, and maybe even create a few new ones! They intend to both work hard and play hard; and in so doing create their own ‘Jhadughor’, or ‘magic room’, right here in Wilmington.
If you’d like to know more about us or how to join our Military Lodge simply click the contact us link and message us your details. We will be very happy to answer any enquiries you may have.
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8 May 2022
The Magnificent Royal Navy’s Field Gun competitionRoyal Navy’s Field Gun competition The Royal Navy’s field gun competition is a contest between teams from various Royal Navy commands, in which teams of sailors compete to transport a field gun and its equipment over and through a series of obstacles in the shortest time. The competition evolved during the early years of the 20th century. […]
8 May 2022
Triumph - VE DayVE Day - Victory in Europe Day VE Day - 8 May 1945 – was one that remained in the memory of all those who witnessed it. It meant an end to nearly six years of a war that had cost the lives of millions; had destroyed homes, families, and cities; and had brought huge suffering […]
6 May 2022
Amazing Concorde - How long the testing period?Concorde Concorde test - Click the picture and watch the 1 minute video to find out The aircraft is a tailless aircraft design with a narrow fuselage permitting a 4-abreast seating for 92 to 128 passengers, an ogival delta wing and a droop nose for landing visibility. It is powered by four Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 turbojets with variable engine intake ramps, and reheat for take-off and acceleration to supersonic speed. […]
5 May 2022
Stunning - Operation NimrodOperation Nimrod - Iranian Siege Operation Nimrod, the Siege at Iranian Embassy in London, ends as the SAS and police storm the building. The two SAS teams on-scene, Red Team and Blue Team, were ordered to begin their simultaneous assaults, under the codename Operation Nimrod, at 19:23. One group of four men from Red Team […]
4 May 2022
Brilliant - A home away from homeFreemasonry - A home away from home A home away - Visiting other lodges has always been a key element of Freemasonry, especially for military Brethren who are often stationed far away from home. We know that military Brethren would often form their own lodges in prisoner-of-war camps; and during the Seven Years’ War (1756-63) […]
4 May 2022
The amazing HMS Sheffield is struckHMS Sheffield On this day forty years ago, the Class 42 Destroyer HMS Sheffield, part of the Falklands Task force, was attacked by two Argentine Super Etandard aircraft firing Exocet missiles. One of the missiles struck the ship in the galley area, causing the deaths of twenty members of the Ship’s company; twenty six others […]
3 May 2022
Amazing - The King’s PilgrimageThe Pilgrimage - Sir Frank Fox wrote an evocative account of the Kings visit the War Graves in Belgium and France The Pilgrimage - In 1922, King George V visited the graves of First World War soldiers buried in France and Belgium in a trip documented by Australian journalist and soldier Sir Frank Fox. Despite […]
2 May 2022
Incredible Military Travelling LodgesTravelling Lodges Travelling Lodges - In the 18th and 19th centuries the English, Irish, and Scottish Grand Lodges would all issue travelling lodge warrants to military units; these warrants would travel with those units around the world, enabling them to meet wherever they were stationed. They would help to carry English Freemasonry to such distant parts as South Africa, Bermuda, India, Malaysia, […]
1 May 2022
Innovative - Acts of UnionThe Acts of Union 1st May 1707 The Acts of Union took effect on 1 May 1707. On this date, the Scottish Parliament and the English Parliament united to form the Parliament of Great Britain based in the Palace of Westminster in London, the home of the English Parliament. Hence, the acts are referred to as the […]
1 May 2022
Excellent - 3rd Bombay Regiment3rd Bombay Regiment - The Steel Heads 3rd Bombay Regiment - Those of you who know something about the history of the Beauchamp Lodge will recall that its founding Brethren came predominantly from the Royal Engineers and 109th Regiment of Foot, both of whom were stationed at Roorkee in 1872. The military reputation of the […]
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Integrity
Freemasons are focused on building themselves as people of integrity. Membership provides the structure to help achieve that goal.
Friendship
Freemasonry provides the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.
Respect
Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.
Charity
Kindness and charitable giving are deeply engrained in our principles and gives our members the opportunity to make a positive contribution to their communities and various causes.
SERVICE
Putting others before self. Supporting our local communities. Supporting and celebrating those who are in or have served in the military services.
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