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Independence, Lodge of. No. 482 [erased], Chester

Catalogue reference: AR/1055

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This record is about the Independence, Lodge of. No. 482 [erased], Chester dating from 1784 - 1804.

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Reference
AR/1055
Title
Independence, Lodge of. No. 482 [erased], Chester
Date
1784 - 1804
Description

Annual returns giving names, professions and residence of members of the Lodge of Independence [Moderns] and general correspondence relating to the running of the lodge. Years 1794 - 1797 are not extant.

Held by
Museum of Freemasonry
Creator(s)
Independence, Lodge of. No. 482 [erased], Chester
Physical description
8 documents
Administrative / biographical background

The Lodge of Independence was established in 1785 and met at the Castle and Falcon, Watergate Street, Chester. In 1785 the lodge was named the Industrious Lodge and then in 1788 renamed the Lodge of Independence. In 1820 the lodge met at the Old Nag's Head, Foregate Street, Chester and the meetings remained there until the lodge was erased in 1828

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Independence, Lodge of. No. 482 [erased], Chester