Introduction by Worshipful Brother Victor John Jenner JP MBA FBIM PJGD

As the longest subscribing member of the Lodge, and therefore its ‘Father’, I am privileged to support this website.

In 1948 the Founders named the lodge St Thomas after the cathedral church of Portsmouth, and the crest shows the clock and bell tower still standing today above the cathedral in the High Street .

The Founders were all from the Lodge of Hope No.2153 EC (see Family Tree), consisting of naval and ex naval personnel, members of the business community and local service agencies.

The Lodge has always had strong ties with the local community and support of its charities.

In the fullness of time the Lodge sponsored our daughter lodges, Cathedral Lodge Portsmouth No.7753 EC, so aptly named, and Drayton Lodge No.8832 EC (see Family Tree), which like St Thomas continue to flourish.

The principles and tenets laid down by the Founders still appertain today, I feel very privileged to have been a member of the lodge since 1955.

Yours sincerely & fraternally
Victor John Jenner
Grand Officer
United Grand Lodge of England

Introduction by Worshipful Master Barry Cockings

Welcome to St Thomas Lodge No.6574 in the English constitution.

I am currently th 64th Master of St Thomas Lodge.

I became a freemason in 1991 and have had the privilage of holding the office of Master of this lodge on two previous occasions, having followed in the footsteps of my father.

I hope you will find this web site both interesting and informative.

If you have any questions, please contact the secretary using the contact link on the left hand side.

W.Bro. Barry R Cockings