On the 27th of October there was a very special birthday celebrated at Sheaf Close with a Banner rededication in the presence of the Provincial Executive, led by the Provincial Grand Master RWBro Max Bayes and 130 Brethren. Kingsley Lodge celebrated its 125th Anniversary of its concentration and unbroken run of 1000 regular meeting, quite an achievement and in spite of the 1st and 2nd World Wars.
The Founders of the Kingsley Lodge were drawn mainly from Eleanor Cross Lodge and Pomfret Lodge and mostly lived on what was known as the Kingsley Park Estate, Northampton
The Warrant to form the Lodge was granted on 3 June 1892 and on Monday 24 October 1892, 131 brethren assembled at the Masonic Hall, Princess Street, Northampton when the Provincial Grand Master, the Rt. Hon. The Earl of Euston, proceeded with the ceremony of consecrating the new Lodge.
In the 125 years that have passed since the Consecration one could reasonably claim that Members of Kingsley Lodge had a profound effect on the trade, commerce, government and social life of Northampton.
Many industrialists were members as well as many Mayors of the Town. There cannot be many Lodges who can boast of having two Grand Treasurers, two Deputy Provincial Grand Masters, an Assistant Provincial Grand Master, two Provincial Grand Secretaries, a Grand Superintendent, a Member of Parliament and 14 Mayors. These are high honours of which Kingsley Lodge is justifiably proud. Kingsley Lodge remains in good heart with members who are committed to carrying the Lodge forward for the future.
