The Masonic Hall, York Road, Kettering, NN16 0DB

Freemasonary was first practiced in Kettering in 1839, in a room at the White Hart Inn (now the Royal Hotel). Until 1901 the following premises were used:

• 1841 - 1845 The Peacock Inn
• 1845 - 1850 The George Hotel
• 1850 - 1851 The New Inn
• 1851 - 1876 A room in High Street called Freemasons Hall
• 1876 - 1895 A room in Dalkeith Place called Freemason Hall
• 1895 - 1901 A room in the front part of The Drill Hall, York Road
• From 1902 - 1934 The Masonic / Drill Hall. York Road. (The hall was occupied jointly with the Territorial Army until the early 1930's)

The Hall was administered by the Masonic / Drill Hall Company until it was used exclusively for Freemasonary and became known as "The Masonic Hall". The premises were extensively altered and enlarged to accommodate the Main Temple and ante-room at second floor level, and kitchen, small dining room and large dining hall on the ground floor.

A purpose built piped organ was installed. In recent years major alterations and improvements have been carried out. The Snooker Room has been converted into a second temple called "The Lansberry Temple". This work was undertaken by memebers and the bar is now used as an office and committee room. The kitchen has been upgraded and the small dining room was converted into a lounge / bar area. In 1999 the Dining Hall was refurbished and named "The Albert Shepherd Room", in recognition of W Bro Albert's many years service as Chairman of the Club Management Committee. Attached to the Hall is the steward's house - Number 2 York Road.

The premises are self-contained and accomodate Ladies' Festivals and other Masonic social activities, together with private functions. Kettering Freemasons are justifiably proud of their hall.