Amwell Lodge No. 6459 was consecrated on 27 June 1947, at a time when Britain was rebuilding from the hardships of war and communities across the country were rediscovering the importance of fellowship, integrity, and service. It was within that atmosphere of renewal that a small group of dedicated Freemasons came together to form a new Lodge in the Province of Hertfordshire — one that would embody the enduring values of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.
The founders of Amwell Lodge came from a variety of professions and backgrounds, but were united in their vision of creating a Lodge that was both active and welcoming — a place where Masonic friendship could flourish and charitable endeavour could make a real difference. Their efforts gave birth to a Lodge that, from its first meeting, carried with it a sense of permanence and purpose reflected in its chosen name: Amwell.
The name itself pays homage to the village of Great Amwell, near Ware in Hertfordshire, the source of the New River — a remarkable 17th-century engineering work that has supplied London with fresh water for over four centuries. The spring at Amwell, which inspired poets and travellers alike, became the symbolic heart of the Lodge. Upon a small island at this spring stands a commemorative stone bearing the words of the 18th-century Quaker poet John Scott of Amwell (1730–1783), whose verse still echoes in the Lodge’s motto:
“Amwell, perpetual by thy stream
Nor e’er thy spring be less,
Which thousands drink who never dream
Whence flows the boon they bless.”
This inscription — now immortalised on the Lodge banner, depicting the island and its stone — serves as a reminder that, just as the Amwell spring has flowed for centuries, so too does the spirit of friendship and benevolence that sustains the Lodge.
Throughout the post-war decades, Amwell Lodge flourished. Its early meetings were noted for their fine ritual, warm hospitality, and strong attendance. Over the years, the Lodge established a reputation within the Province of Hertfordshire for its stability and its sense of quiet excellence — a Lodge that steadily produced capable and respected Masons who contributed widely to Provincial life.
That legacy has continued through the generations. Today, third- and even fourth-generation descendants of the founding Brethren still sit among its members, preserving an unbroken line that stretches back to 1947. Their continued presence is a living link to the values, friendships, and traditions laid down in those early years.
While the Lodge has naturally evolved with time, it has always remained faithful to its origins — drawing strength from its history while embracing the changing face of modern Freemasonry. It is this balance between continuity and progress that has allowed Amwell Lodge to remain not only active but vibrant, welcoming new members who bring fresh enthusiasm to its long-established harmony.
More than seventy-five years after its consecration, Amwell Lodge No. 6459 stands as a proud part of Hertfordshire’s Masonic heritage — a Lodge perpetual by its stream, nourished by the same enduring flow of friendship, service, and integrity that first inspired its founders.
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