The influence of inns and innkeepers in the expansion of Freemasonry is indisputable. In the early days Masonic lodges commonly met in inns and taverns—venues that offered both practicality and hospitality in an era with few other options. These informal settings provided more than just shelter; they fostered a relaxed and sociable atmosphere, free from the constraints of long travel at a time when motorcars did not yet exist. Before the establishment of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middl...
