Saturday September 19th saw the Masonic Hall in Middlesbrough open it’s doors once again to the public to welcome anyone interested in Freemasonry and the history of the Hall itself, as part of the National Heritage Open Days 2026.
Members of the public were invited to come and have a guided tour of the Masonic Hall, and learn about it’s “secrets”, and hopefully to have any questions answered that they may have had regarding Freemasonry. The Lodge Room was laid out for a ceremony, and various regalia was available on display. Inside the Hall, there were also large boards for the public to view, created by W.Bro Bob Harvey, containing information about each of the six Masonic Lodges, Teddies for Loving Care, and the Zetland Ladies’ Club, who regularly meet there.
Various stalls and refreshments were provided by the Zetland Ladies’ Club (wives, widows, partners, mothers and daughters of Freemasons), who continue to support the Middlesbrough Freemasons. President Sally Dorée helped to raise awareness of two of the fantastic charities supported by Freemasonry, Radio Stitch, which is a hospital radio station, and Teddies for Loving Care, who provide teddy bears for children in A and E Departments in hospital, by also having them in attendance. Visitors certainly enjoyed listening to the music, taking refreshments and sampling the many delights of the Cake Stall!
The event was attended by RW Bro Mark Iveson, Provincial Grand Master for Yorkshire North and East Ridings, who said about Zetland Ladies’ Club:
“Thank you very much for the continued support and friendship you have shown to the Province. It is very much appreciated. Events such as this depend upon the enthusiasm, commitment and generosity of those who give their time to make them successful, and I am particularly grateful for everything you continue to do.”
The Heritage Day was also attended by WBro. Martin Eggermont, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, as well by many people, including members of the local community, who crossed the doorway to come and have a look around and discover more about Freemasonry, the Zetland Ladies’ Club and Middlesbrough Masonic Hall, and will no doubt take place again next year, September 2027.
