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The building which is being recreated
at Beamish, was previously a Masonic Hall in Park Terrace,
Sunderland in the North-East of England. The building
dates back to 1869 and was originally built for St John’s
Lodge No 80, which still meets in Burdon Road, Sunderland
who will celebrate their Bi-Centenary in 2006. The site
at Park Terrace was obtained and by April 1869 the plans
for the new Hall were exhibited to the Lodge Brethren. |
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The foundation stone was
laid with full Masonic Ceremony on 6th July 1869 by
the Worshipful Master of St John’s Lodge, the
Brethren having processed from their temporary accommodation
in Fawcett Street. |
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Having operated from 1869 until 1932
as a Masonic Hall, a total of 17 Lodges were operating
in this building and it was decided that a new, larger
building was required which was opened in Burdon Road,
Sunderland in 1933. This new building continues to be
used as a Masonic Hall and is used by 19 Craft Lodges
and many other Degrees. |
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The hall in Park Terrace was sold to
the Northumberland and Durham Institution for the Deaf
and Dumb. In the subsequent years it had a variety of
uses and then stood empty from about 1990. In 1998 the
site was sold for a new development project. |
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