Rare chance to see Chippendale chairs

THERE will be a rare opportunity for members of the public to see three unique chairs which were made by Thomas Chippendale when Warrington’s Masonic Hall doors are opened to the public next Saturday.
The Masonic chairs can be seen as part of Heritage Open Day when Warrington Masonic Hall opens its doors to members of the public.
Heritage open days celebrate England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.
Warrington Masonic Hall will be open on Saturday, September 10 from 10.00am to 4.00pm offering guided tours of the building including the lodge rooms where Masonic meetings take place. Information on Freemasonry will also be available. Tea and coffee will be available free of charge or if you fancy something a bit stronger or even a snack then there will be the opportunity to buy these from the licensed bar.
Warrington Masonic Hall was purpose built for Warrington Freemasons in the early 1930’s and is a grade two listed building.
The three Thomas Chippendale chairs are in the small lodge room and are in constant use by Warrington Masonic Lodges. They belong to the Lodge of Lights which has met constantly in Warrington since November 1765.
The lodge’s senior member, Stanley Churn, said the chairs have been in the lodge’s possession for more than 300 years and have been valued by Sotherby’s. They are “extremely valuable and irreplaceable”.
The chairs are decorated with Masonic symbols. Other items of Masonic interest will also be available to view on the day and there will be demonstrations in the Lodge room.
On the day information on Freemasonry will also be available from a display unit outside Warrington Market.
If anyone requires any further information about the open day can contact the Masonic Hall on 01925 651468.