Programmes for Ladies’ Evenings held at various Lodges in the North West of England, including: Romiley Lodge (1956-1975), Bredbury Lodge (1961-1975), Edgeley Grange Chapter (1966-1975), Doric Mark Lodge (1962-1974), Chapter of St. John (1963-1974), Lodge of Friendship (1963-1968), Onward Lodge (1967-1968), Mellor Lodge (1968-1970), Lodge of Peace and Harmony (1969), Lodge of Industry (1966). Numbered 1 to 74.

Collection of compliments slips, gift cards and place cards from the Ladies’ Evenings Programmes in 365/1/1.

Certificate of Ian Cochrane Allan's admission to the United Grand Lodge (Romiley Lodge, 1957)

Certificate of Ian Cochrane Allan's admission to the Royal Arch Masons (Edgeley Grange Chapter, 1964)

Certificate of Ian Cochrane Allan's admission to the Knight of the Order of the Temple (Stockport, 1966)

Certificate of Ian Cochrane Allan's admission to the Knight of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta (Stockport, 1968)

Nigerian ritual as taught in Emulation Lodge of Improvement, compiled by Brother C.M. Browne (London: A. Lewis, 1956). Two loose manuscript pages inside back cover, one of handwritten notes and the other a printed list of amendments.

The complete workings of the Royal Arch Degree, comprising ceremonies of opening and closing a chapter, ceremony of exaltation, installing the principals, investiture of officers, and the consecration of a chapter (London: A. Lewis, 1957). Inscribed '11 Nov 64'. Two loose receipts from Edgeley Grange Chapter, 14 May 1975 inside front cover.

General regulations established by the Supreme Grand Chapter for the government of the order of Royal Arch Masons of England (London: Freemasons’ Hall, 1961). Includes appendix with illustrations of the jewels, chain, apron, emblem and sash.

The ceremonies of the United Religious and Military Orders of the Temple and of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta, in England and Wales and the Dominions and Dependencies of the British Crown, including The Ceremonies at Great Priory and Drill (1965). Business card for Ian C. Allan inside front cover.

Edgeley Grange Chapter No. 5863, of Ancient Free and Accepted Holy Royal Arch Masons. BY-LAWS. (17th May 1945).

United Religious and Military Orders of the Temple and of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta, in England and Wales and the Dominions and Dependencies of the British Crown. The By-Laws of Provincial Priory of Cheshire (1st July 1974).

By-Laws of Provincial Grand Chapter of Cheshire (21st October 1974)

Province of Cheshire Provincial Year Book 1976 and Calendar of Masonic Meetings. Calendar includes Craft, Royal Arch and Mark Meetings held in Cheshire.

A short history of the Province of Cheshire 1725 - 1975: a souvenir of the 250th Anniversary Festival, 4th October 1975.

Romiley Lodge, No. 4976 (Province of Cheshire): a brief history from 1928 to 1965.

Romiley Lodge, No. 4976 (Province of Cheshire): a brief history from 1928 to 1978.

Folder of material relating to Ian Cochrane Allan’s activities in various lodges, including Romiley, Edgeley Grange, Bredbury. Contains correspondence, minutes, invoices, documentation for social events including Ladies' Evenings and drafts of speeches.