Our History
Since 1882, Eastes Lodge has carried forward a tradition of fellowship, charity and Masonic excellence.
From Foundation to Future
Founded with a strong commitment to friendship, integrity and tradition, Eastes Lodge No. 1965 has continued to thrive through generations of Freemasons. Since its consecration, the Lodge has provided a welcoming environment for Brethren from all walks of life, combining high-quality ritual with a genuine sense of camaraderie and support.
Throughout our history, the Lodge has been guided by a distinguished line of Worshipful Masters whose dedication, leadership and service have helped shape the character and success of the Lodge over many decades. Their commitment has ensured that the traditions and values of Freemasonry continue to be preserved whilst allowing the Lodge to evolve for future generations.
In 2021, Eastes Lodge marked an important new chapter in its history by relocating from London into the Province of West Kent. This move strengthened the Lodge’s future, enabling it to continue growing within a vibrant and supportive Masonic Province whilst maintaining the traditions and spirit that have always defined Eastes Lodge.
Today, the Lodge continues to flourish with a strong focus on friendship, mentoring, charitable support and member development, proudly building upon the legacy established by those who have gone before us.
Past Masters of Eastes Lodge No. 1965
A full list of Past Masters is shown below, recognising the Brethren who have served the Lodge with distinction throughout its history.
1882-3 – R.C. Sudlow
1883-4 – S.W. Shaw
1884-5 – J.T. Tanqueray
1885-6 – A. Pocock
1886-7 – W.H. Johnston
1887-8 – E.M. Morriss
1888-9 – A.C. Wickins
1889-90 – G.H. Bishop
1890-1 – R.V.F Seton
1891-2 – W.H. Kirby
1892-3 – F. Bull
1893-4 – D. Carpmael
1894-5 – F.J. Rutland
1895-6 – G.I. Kennaby
1896-7 – W.R. Bennett
1897-8 – J.W. Drysdale
1898-9 – B. F-Winks
1899-1900 – E. Hall
1900-1 – G.R.H. Clark
1901-2 – J.C. Smith
1902-3 – M. Kennaby
1903-4 – H.A.D. Jowett
1904-5 – G.H. Raynor
1905-6 – H.A.B. Sinclair
1906-7 – A.C. Haycraft
1907-8 – D.S. Hughes
1908-9 – F.H. Carr
1909-10 – A.C. Forrester
1910-11 – R. Saunders
1911-12 – J.C.T. Murray
1912-13 – R.C. Sudlow
1913-14 – F.H. Lees
1914-15 – G. Sutherland
1915-16 – S.H. Bell
1916-17 – R.F.V. Seton
1918 – C.G. Smith
1919 – W. Ellerbeck
1920 – J.D. Hunter
1921 – C.I. Pinker
1922 – F. Scholfield
1923 – J.H. Heywood
1924 – A.W. Ibbott
1925 – C.J. Chapman
1926 – B. F-Winks
1927 – H.C. Allaway
1928 – E.C. Pratt
1929 – R.G. Wells
1930 – J.H. Savager
1931 – W.H. Traub
1932 – G.R.H. Clark
1933 – R.A. Corbett
1934 – P.W. Downing
1935 – N. Baldwin
1936 – L.J. Kirk
1937 – L.H.Humphries
1938 – G.J.F. McMillan
1939 – R.E. Marsland
1940 – L.J. Godley
1941 – H. Abbot
1942 – H.H. Pettigrew
1943 – T.W. Pettigrew
1944 – H.G. Wildbore
1945 – E.R. Brenton
1946 – E.H.Westbrook
1947 – L.W. Wright
1948 – R.G. Wells
1949 – J.R.Humphries
1950 – B. Gauntlett
1951 – A.I. Pisher
1952 – A.W. Burden
1953 – T.G. Cooper
1954 – P.R. Thomas
1955 – E.R. Brenton
1956 – R.E. Marsland
1957 – K. McLeannan
1958 – B.J.Humphries
1959 – N.G. Horner
1960 – S.A.Westbrook
1961 – C.H. Ford
1962 – H.W. King
1963 – A.E. Howard
1964 – E.B. Wilson
1965 – H.E. Stubbs
1966 – J.S. Norton
1967 – D.J. Abbott
1968 – E.T. Copley
1969 – E.T. Copley
1970 – S.E. Evans
1971 – N.B. Harper
1972 – G.A. Emery
1973 – L.H. Field
1974 – M.J. Pullin
1975 – E.J. Storey
1976 – A.J. Sharpe
1977 – P.E. Copley
1978 – E.H. Eggler
1979 – D.M. Smith
1980 – A.M. Fyffe
1981 – W. A. Morley
1982 – L.H. Field
1983 – P. Godwin
1984 – H. Guest
1985 – M. J. Cross
1986 – P. O. Scott
1987 – D. S. Cross
1988 – B. Morley
1989 – I.M. Ginger
1990 – R.V. Bixley
1991 – M.D. Hagens
1992 – D. Bixley
1993 – J.A. Bonny
1994 – R. Green
1995 – A. Downing
1996 – B. Morley
1997 – A. Downing
1998 – D. Smith
1999 – C.M.V. Harman
2000 – M.J. Cross
2001 – T. Bathie
2002 – R. Green
2003 – D.S. Birch
2004 – P. Driscoll
2005 – J. Cain
2006 – R. Taylor
2007 – M. Fernee
2008 – D.P.Hennessey
2009 – S. Cain
2010 – W. Hudson
2011 – L.J. Harney
2012 – A. Dowling
2013 – G. Perkins
2014 – P. Leaney
2015 – M. Eastwood
2016 – W. Hudson
2017 – W. Hudson
2018 – D.P.Hennessey
2019 – V.R. Brooks
2020 – B. Morley
2021 – B. Morley
2022 – V.R. Brooks
2023 – D.H. Williams
2024 – P. Trump
2025 – F. Umney