The Lion Lodge No. 312 Masonic Hall in Whitby was consecrated in 1797 but had been proceeded by two other Lodges with notable members over the years including Captain Robert Moorsom and Captain William Scoresby and visited by Rt Hon The Earl of Zetland M W Grand Master.

In September 1858 the foundation stone was laid at the site of the new masonic Hall in John Street by the Earl of Zetland and it was consecrated in 1859. The Whitby Gazette in its issue dated August 1859 reported: “The Consecration of the Masonic Hall. This interesting event took place on Tuesday the 16th inst. at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. The building , stone fronted and in slight projection from the adjoining houses which are of brick, has its lower portion in three semi-circular arches on Tuscan pillars, plate glazed and adapted for shops. The upper storey for the Hall, is in the Byzantine style, of which Norman appears a modification. Both sides of the gable are bordered by an arcaded cornice on brackets and the apex surmounted by a sphere in stone”.

The Lion Lodge is still an active lodge with monthly meetings and providing local support via the Masonic Charitable Foundation.

The Masonic Hall at 5 John Street will be open 10.00 to 14.00