The Loyal Ripon Lodge of Oddfellows - 1840 to 1974

This is the title of a new book written by Sue Morris about why the Banner hangs in Nocton Church.

The Loyal Ripon Lodge of Oddfellows was founded in 1840. Sarah Hobart inherited the Nocton Hall Estate from her father, but no titles and she married Frederick Robinson who was made the 1st Earl of Ripon in 1833. Lord Ripon was a social reformer.

This book tells the reader about the people who lived in Nocton and Dunston at the time the Lodge was formed and about what was happening in the Country at that time.

The Minutes of the Lodge meetings show how the members were helped in times of need and also how they helped other people; for example, a contribution was sent to the Cotton Workers Distress Fund and a Donation was given for the new Lifeboat "Manchester Unity".

The Lodge carried on doing good works until the Lodge was transferred to the Star of Metheringham in 1974 and the Lodge Flag now hangs in Nocton Church.

This book is available from the Nocton Post Office and from D & K News in the High Street, Metheringham and is priced at £6.00.

Sue Morris