BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge

Another amazing visit to the HAC

Author:
Mark Eyles-Thomas
PDProvGM West Kent, Member of Beauchamp Lodge No.1422
Date:
27 September 2023
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Another spectacular visit to the HAC and FitzRoy Lodge

On Monday 25th September the West Kent Military Lodge (Beauchamp Lodge #1422), and its guests, visited the HAC (Honourable Artillery Company).

The afternoon once again started with a guided tour of the HAC Armoury, where we were shown, by our host Chris Huxtable, the body armour worn and the weaponry carried by the Pikemen and Musketeers.

The HAC - a photograph of the armoury tour
The HAC - a photograph of the armoury tour
The HAC - a photograph of the armoury tour
The HAC - a photograph of the armoury tour
The HAC - a photograph of the armoury tour
The HAC - a photograph of the armoury tour
The HAC - a photograph of the armoury tour

We even managed a quick tour of the HAC museum

The HAC - a photograph of the main staircase
The HAC - a photograph of the museum
The HAC - a photograph of the museum
The HAC - a photograph of the museum
The HAC - a photograph of the museum

And the Treasury to view the family silver

A picture of the Honourable Artillery Company Treasury containing the silver held in the HAC Museum

And finally the medal room

A photograph of the display cabinet of Victoria medals in the Honourable Artillery Company’s medal room, Armoury House

Before returning to the Sutling Room for refreshments.

A photograph of the hand pump of the Honourable Artillery Company ale
A photograph of the hand pump of the Honourable Artillery Company lager

At 5pm we were invited to join the brethren of the FitzRoy Lodge #569 to witness the installation of their new Master. Another incredible ceremony conducted to a very high standard, congratulations to everyone involved. It was also wonderful to greet the Grand Secretary, Adrian Marsh.

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Adrian Marsh, Grand Secretary
A photograph of the Long Room dressed for a FitzRoy Lodge meeting/ceremony
A photograph of the Fitzroy Lodge Honourable Artillery Company banner displayed within the Long Room prior to the FitzRoy Lodge meeting
A photograph of the Fitzroy Lodge banner displayed within the Long Room prior to the FitzRoy Lodge meeting
The Honourable Artillery Company flag and standard hanging from one of the walls of the Long Room, either side of the minstrels’ gallery

The HAC visit - the West Kent brethren

After the meeting we repaired to the Sutling Room for further refreshments before heading off to the Long Room and the Festive Board.

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The evening was enjoyed by all attending and considered a huge success and we look forward to further visits with this wonderful Lodge in the future.

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