The Lancashire Scouting Lodge of Allegiance No. 6384 has an interesting history as the Lane’s Masonic Records shows. To fill in the gaps – the original Lodge of Allegiance was founded in 1946 just after the Second World War and met at Blackburn Masonic Hall on Richmond Terrace in Blackburn until 1999 when the Lodge moved to Darwen Masonic Hall on Hawkshaw Avenue in Darwen.

The late WBro. Bill Watson PAGSwdB was County Chairman of East Lancashire Scouts. He had a vision of a Scouting Masonic Lodge which would demonstrate how similar the two organisations are in terms of values and ethos. His vision was shared by numerous Scouting Freemasons and following discussions amongst Brethren from both East and West Lancashire Scout Counties enquiries were made to ascertain whether sufficient interest existed and whether there was a Lodge which would be willing to give their name to the cause.

These discussions and enquiries were facilitated by VWBro. Derek Thornhill a member of the Lodge of Allegiance. Amicable discussions took place with the existing Brethren who gave their full support to the formation of a new Lancashire Scouting Lodge. And so it was in August 2003 12 Scouting Freemasons joined the Lodge of Allegiance with 5 more joining in the subsequent 2 meetings.

It was agreed that the Lodge would meet 4 times a year with one of those meetings being held in West Lancashire by dispensation.

In May 2005, approval having been given by the United Grand Lodge of England, the Lodge became The Lancashire Scouting Lodge of Allegiance with the Fleur-de-Lys incorporated into the Lodge summons heading.

In January 2006, the Lodge was re-dedicated by the then Deputy Provincial Grand Master, VWBro. Dr. Nigel Bramley-Howarth who delivered the Lodge Warrant with effacement, Banner and By-laws into the hands of the Worshipful Master. The Provincial Delegation at this meeting included WBro. Harry Hesmondhalgh, VWBro. Derek Thornhill and WBro. Chris Oversby and it was the first time since 1992 that this ceremony had been carried out.