The Road toGreat Queen
Street
One landmark day. A new chapter for East Kent. Your guide to the investiture at Freemasons’ Hall.
Explore your day
What happens
on the day?
Choose the programme that applies to you. Ceremony times are shown below; check your joining instructions for arrival and booking details.
Doors open
Make your way to the Grand Temple as directed by the Stewards.
Be seated by 11:40
Provincial Grand Chapter of East Kent
Investiture of the Provincial Grand Superintendent
Photographs
Scheduled opportunity for official photographs. Follow the organisers’ directions.
Lunch
Lunch is in the main dining hall at the Grand Connaught Rooms. Dining must be pre-booked.
Doors open
Make your way to the Grand Temple as directed by the Stewards.
Be seated by 16:10
Provincial Grand Lodge of East Kent
Investiture of the Provincial Grand Master
Photographs
Scheduled opportunity for official photographs. Follow the organisers’ directions.
Coaches depart
If you booked a coach, check the return meeting point in your travel information.
Your programme: Royal Arch doors 11:30 (seated by 11:40); lunch 14:00; Craft doors 16:00 (seated by 16:10).
From the door to your seat.
East Kent stewards will help you find your way. Allow time to book in, put on your regalia and reach your seat.
Use the Tower Entrance
Brethren and Companions below Grand Officer rank enter here. Grand Officers should follow their own joining instructions.
Book in with East Kent
Stewards will direct you to the booking-in tables at the entrance. Tote bags and EKLBB flyers will be handed out here. Sign the attendance register before entering the meeting.
Put on your regalia
Use the robing area; toilets are accessible from there. Leave cases and coats at the cloakroom.
Find the EKLBB seating
An area is allocated for EKLBB. Follow the stewards and reserved-seat labels. Upstairs and back rows will be roped off so attendees are seated from the front.
Getting to lunch
The connecting door to the Connaught Rooms will open for 45 minutes after the Royal Arch meeting, under Grand Lodge’s control. After that, use the Connaught Rooms’ main entrance. Lunch is in the main dining hall.
Photography and filming
No photography or filming in the Grand Temple while Lodge or Chapter is open.
Photographs elsewhere in Freemasons’ Hall must not include members of the public. Official photo opportunities are scheduled at 13:00 and 17:30; follow the organisers’ directions.
A new chapter.
A shared occasion.
East Kent comes together at Freemasons’ Hall for the investiture of its new Provincial Grand Master and Grand Superintendent.
“The Road to Great Queen Street” is the EKLBB campaign helping members understand the occasion and prepare for the day.
Visit the EKLBB website ↗A little clarity
for a big day.
I’m a Master Mason, but not in the Royal Arch. Which part is for me?
Join for the Craft ceremony at 16:30. Select “Craft only” above to personalise the timetable and calendar entry. Be seated by 16:10 and allow time to sign the attendance register beforehand.
Where is the investiture taking place?
At Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London. Plan your travel around your joining instructions, allowing time before the ceremony.
Does the calendar entry book my place?
No. It is a personal diary reminder only. Attendance, lunch arrangements and any bookings must be checked through the official event information.
What should I wear and bring?
The EKLBB FAQ advises a dark suit, white shirt and dark shoes, with a plain black, Cornwallis or striped One Journey tie. The calling notice requires white gloves and the appropriate apron and collar. Bring both sets of regalia if attending both ceremonies. Officers should follow the full dress and collar requirements in the calling notice.
When should I plan to leave?
Official Craft photographs are scheduled for 17:30 after the meeting; this is not a guaranteed departure time. Provincial coaches depart London at 19:00. Check your return arrangements and follow any updated joining instructions.
Before you leave.
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Sign the attendance register before entering each meeting. Arrangements are being made for EKLBB members to sit together: identify yourself as a club member on the booking form.
Freemasons’ Hall.
60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ
Nearest Tube station: Holborn — Central and Piccadilly lines.
Use the Tower Entrance if you are below Grand Officer rank. East Kent stewards will direct you to booking in, the robing area and the Grand Temple. Grand Officers should follow their own joining instructions.
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Request assistance through the provincial booking form or your named organiser before travelling.
Guide updated 9 October 2026. Includes the latest visitor arrangements supplied by the provincial communications team. Personal joining instructions take precedence.
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