PANGBOURNE MASONIC TEMPLE
Shooters Hill, Pangbourne.
On A329, 1/4 Mile out of the Village toward Wantage.
Private House opposite Collage Boat House.
Limited Parking. Additional Parking in the Village.
PANGBOURNE
The
members of Pangbourne Lodge No. 4381 purchased a major part of the property
formerly known as Shooters Hill House for £1,100. Situated on the main Reading
to Oxford road it
overlooks one of the most
picturesque stretches of the River Thames. The Temple was formerly the Billiard
and Picture Room of the house and has a Minstrel’s Gallery with stained glass
windows overlooking the lodge room. The arched ceiling and magnificent solid
mahogany panelling add considerably to the beauty of the Temple.
The
Temple was dedicated on 6th October, 1928 by R.W.Bro. H.R.H. Prince Arthur of
Connaught, K.G., Prov.G.M. At the banquet which followed he said “It is not
the first time I have visited Pangbourne. I spent some time here during my
boyhood. I stayed not far from this building with my German governess. I had
some excellent swimming in the river, and I recollect falling backwards out of a
punt. The acquisition of this temple is an important thing, and I hope that it
may augur well for the prosperity of the village”.
His hopes were fulfilled and Freemasonry has thrived there ever since as a result of the efforts of those early members of Pangbourne Lodge.
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