The Quatuor Coronati Lodge No.2076 of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons London

The Quatuor Coronati Lodge founded in 1884 is a renowned Masonic research lodge with a limited membership of distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to literature art or science. The lodge was established by nine founders including Sir Charles Warren and Robert Freke Gould with the aim of fostering masonic research and intellectual development within the craft. Membership is restricted to those who have made notable contributions to their respective fields and the lodge has a Correspondence Circle for Master Masons worldwide to participate in discussions and receive publications. The lodge has published numerous volumes of Transactions containing original papers discussions reviews of masonic works and biographical sketches. Additionally the lodge has produced ten volumes of antiquarian reprints titled Quatuor Coronatorum Antigrapha showcasing historical masonic documents. The lodge's members have also contributed to various publications such as Ars Quatuor Coronatorum with notable works by scholars like William James Hughan and John Lane. Over the years the lodge has seen the passing of several esteemed members including George William Speth William James Hughan and Robert Freke Gould who have left a lasting impact on masonic scholarship. Their contributions to the lodge's publications and research have enriched the craft's history and traditions. The lodge's dedication to masonic archaeology and intellectual pursuits has solidified its reputation as a leading literary lodge in the world upholding the legacy of its founders and inspiring future generations of masonic scholars.