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Lodge Union & Crown No.103
met in Bridgeton's Masonic Hall in
Landressy Street. The lodge received its charter in 23rd Dec.1766.
The fabulous banner was presented to the
lodge by
lady friends on 24th March 1899
on its 133rd year.
The old buildings on the west side of Landressy Street
have been demolished and the Lodge moved from Landressy street to the
Wellshot Halls,
before moving to
the Masonic Hall in Tynecastle Street c1984 having sold the premises which
were insured for £2Million for a palsy £5k . They later in c2003 moved to the Masonic Hall
in 262 Smithycroft Rd
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photo courtesy of © Gordon
Adams
Masonic Hall, Landressy Street
Across the road from the then Masonic Hall in Landressy Street is
Bridgeton's Public Library*.
When the buildings were demolished this photograph was
taken.................... 1991 by GlescaPal Norrie
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The library moved to the renovated Olympia building and became the Glasgow Womans Library
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Old Masonic Hall
photos wanted
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It really saddens me the amount of buildings that have
been demolished in Bridgeton ...
if only.....
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Anyone with information on the Masonic Order in
Glesca's east-end, please get in touch.
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