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On 23rd January 2026, City of Westminster Chapter No1563 received a visit from Metropolitan Grand Inspector, E Comp Tony Shepherd for its Installation meeting at Freemasons' Hall. The highlight of the meeting, however, was the triple Exaltation of Bros David Dowse, Marcus Ljunghammar and David Doran.
At the request of the Chapter, E Comps John Buckingham, Peter McHattie and Alan South attended, to act as MEZ, Scribe Nehemiah and Principal Sojourner respectively; to ensure that the newly Exalted companions received the best possible ceremony, and a wonderful time was had by all. A lively dinner was then enjoyed at the Royal India, Endell St, Covent Garden, full of laughter and chat.
This article is part of Arena Magazine Issue 60 – Spring 2026.
Arena Magazine is the official online magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.
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