One of the world's oldest secular social and charitable organisations, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals.
For Freemasons, four important values help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity. In today’s world filled with uncertainty, these principles ring as true now as they have at any point in the organisation’s history.
Founded in 1786 and with over 1,200 members, the Province of Bristol is a relatively small province. However, with its strong history, unique ceremonies, and charitable donations, the Province of Bristol holds a unique place in masonry.
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire is one of forty seven Provincial Grand Lodges in England and Wales and covers a geographical area based on the pre-1974 County boundaries reaching as far south as Avonmouth and Downend in Bristol and Chipping Campden in the north.