Fortunately, the Chapter Scribes E have preserved the pre- consecration correspondence. It is, however, rather limited in scope and consists mainly of formal correspondence with the then Provincial Scribe E, John E. Evans, PAGDC. Clearly there was a need for a new Royal Arch Chapter in Wrexham: in the Founders’ submission to the Provincial Scribe E made in February 1973, the point was made that no chapter had been formed in Wrexham since October 1936, when the Bromfield Chapter was formed and at that time Wrexham had only two craft lodges. During that period the number of Wrexham craft lodges had increased to six, not counting Cambrensis Lodge (Warrant surrendered), and the Founders were confident that there were sufficient candidates to keep three chapters at work.

The Founders had canvassed the two Wrexham chapters: Sir Watkin Chapter No.1336 and Bromfield Chapter No. 4233, and obtained their blessings for a new chapter. Moreover, they had agreed to contribute a fair share of the furniture and other regalia costs already incurred by Sir Watkin Chapter and Bromfield Chapter and would pay their share in future if the proposed chapter were successful in
its formation petition.

The Provincial Grand Chapter insisted that the proposed chapter should meet the following criteria:

1. That it was looked upon with favour by the existing chapters.
2. There was a reasonable prospect of candidates to keep the chapter in a healthy condition.
3. The required financial information (e.g. fees and subscriptions etc) was satisfactory.
4. That no Founder MEZ, other than the founding MEZ, should pass through the Chairs.
5. That suitable premises were available for meetings.
6. That all petitioning members should expect to assist in the conduct of the new chapter – (i.e. take office).

The Founders were able to satisfy Province that they could meet these criteria and in due course their petition was accepted and arrangements made for the Consecration Ceremony. In parallel with those, the Founders attended to the preparation and approval of all the necessary formalities without which the Consecration and the Chapter would be incomplete, including, for example, the By-laws and the arrangements for the Consecration Ceremony itself.

The Chapter was founded at a time when there was considerable interest in Freemasonry in Wrexham. Over the decades following the end of WWII in 1945, a number of new Wrexham craft lodges were founded: Offa No. 6660 in 1948, Wrexhamian No. 6715 in 1948, Berwyn No. 7361 in 1964, St. Catherine No. 8577 in 1974, Maesgywn Lodge of Installed Masters No. 8772 in 1977 and Erddig No. 8933 in 1980. None have been formed in Wrexham itself since. Many of the men who joined were former servicemen or employees of large employers such as Manweb, the Fire service and North Wales Police and enjoyed the fraternal companionship and charitable service provided by lodge membership that, hitherto, they had enjoyed in service or employment. The way was clear for the formation of a new Royal Arch Chapter which these men were able to join and progress more speedily through the Chairs, and so it proved.

The founding members were keen to ensure that the Chapter was well managed and maintained a high standard of ritual. This was borne out by the, often glowing, reports of Representatives of the Provincial Grand Superintendent over the years and that, coupled with the friendly companionship of the Chapter, undoubtedly contributed to its rapid expansion and popularity following its consecration.

Wrexhamian Chapter was consecrated on Saturday 18th August 1973 at Maesgwyn Hall, Wrexham following the ceremonial order. The total numbers attending were sixty eight, including fifty guests. All the Founders, with the exception of Comp. Claude Prior who was unable to attend the meeting, were installed and invested by the Consecrating Principals as below: –

M.E.Z.	E.Comp. John Openshaw,
H.	E.Comp. William .C. Cannon
J.	E.Comp. E.W. Davies
Scribe E.	Comp. Kenneth. Hughes
Scribe N.	Comp. E. Hopwood
Treasurer	Comp. I.G. Jones
D.C.	E.Comp. T. Kenneth Lythgoe
Prin.Soj.	Comp. Alun Davies
1st Asst.Soj.	Comp. Ron. Davies
2nd Asst.Soj.	Comp. William.H. Evans
Org.	Comp. Vernon Davies
Asst.Scr.E.	Comp. Albert Andrews
Stwd.	Comp. Claude E. Prior
Stwd.	Comp. Merlin Belton
Stwd.	Comp. William Ffoulkes
Stwd.	Comp. Richard Trevor
Stwd.	Comp. D. Jenks
Stwd.	Comp. A.Edgar Jones
Stwd.	Comp. Leslie Parry George

Comp Eddie Hopwood was appointed Charity Representative.

Following the Consecration Ceremony, the Companions attended the Consecration Dinner at Maesgwyn Hall.

10th September 1998 (Emergency Meeting)

Official Visit of E.Comp. Morgan J. Thomas J.P., P.G. Soj., Deputy Grand Supt accompanied by E.Comp. Anthony Jefferies P.G.St.B., 2nd. Prov. G. Principal , Rev. Canon Trevor. G. Davies, P.G.St.B., 3rd Prov.G. Principal, and their retinue.

8th February 2002

Official Visit of E.Comp. Morgan J. Thomas J.P., P.G. Soj., Deputy Grand Supt accompanied by Rev. Canon Trevor. G. Davies, P.G.St.B., 3rd Prov.G. Principal and their retinue.

11th October 2002

Installation of 1st Principle Excellent Companion Kenneth Richard Jones, 2nd Principle E.Comp. Michael Marshall, 3rd Principle E.Comp. Brynmor Edwards on Friday 11th October 2002 in Wrexhamian Chapter No 6715.
Attended by The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of the Province of North Wales, E.Comp. Ian L. Mackeson-Sandbach, The Deputy Grand Superintended E.Comp. Gareth Lloyd-Jones, The Provincial Grand Scribe E. E.Comp. Leonard Ellis, The Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies E.Comp. Elwyn Barry Evans, with Supreme Grand Chapter Officers, Provincial Grand Chapter Officers and Companions of the Wrexhamian Chapter.

8th May 2009

Official Visit of E. Comp. Ieuan Redvers Jones, M.E. Prov. G. Supt. accompanied by E.Comp. Arwyn M. Jones, P.G.Std.B,
2nd.Prov.G. Principal and E.Comp. Revd. Gwynfor Wiliams, 3rd Prov.G. Principal attended by their retinue.

9th December 2016

Official Visit of E.Comp. Wynford Owen Davies, P.G.Std.B., 2nd Prov.G. Principal accompanied by his retinue

 

28th October 2018

Wrexhamian Chapter was visited by V.Excellent Companion Gordon Echlin  Past Grand “Master of the First Veil” Grand Chapter of Canada in the Province of Ontario, who was over in the UK for work. The Grand Chapter of Ontario had reached out to Wrexhamian Chapter asking that we made our visitor feel welcome. Which the Chapter did in good style.

 

14th February 2020

Official visit of E.Comp. Wynford Owen Davies, Deputy Grand Supt., E.Comp. John Russell Norbury 2nd Prov.G. Principal, E.Comp. Peter M.F. Awdry 3rd Prov.G. Principal, accompanied by their retinue. The chapter had two new members during the visit, Companion Daniel James Walsh was exalted into the order, and E.Comp. Wayne M. Owens PProvGStwd of Wynnstay Chapter 3876 became a joining member.

During the evening the Chapter voted to donate £1000 to Macmillan Support, £1000 to the Maelor Bladder Scanner Charity, £1000 to the Bloom appeal for Charity Blood Scans, and £1000 to the 2028 Provincial Festival.

March of 2020

The Grand Master, HRH The Duke of Kent, has made the following announcement:

In view of the latest Government advice on the coronavirus pandemic, all Lodge and Chapter meetings within England and Wales are suspended for a period of four months with immediate effect.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master

United Fraternity of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of England

8th October 2021

Lockdown being finally over in Wales, Wrexhamian Chapter was again able to hold its meetings. Although this meeting started with a bit of sadness as the Brethren rose in memoriam to R.W.Bro Ieuan Redvers Jones Past Provincial Grand Superintendent, who passed to the Grand Lodge above during Lockdown.

22nd September 2023 (50th Anniversary)

During the ceremony the Chapter made a Donation of £2028 to the 2028 Festival.

The Officers of the Lodge for the 75th Anniversary were;-

• 2nd Asst.Soj.  Comp. Eamon Quail
• A.D.C.  E.Comp. James T Hogan
• Org.  Comp. David Williams
• Asst.Scr.E.  Comp. Paul Middlehurst
• Stwd.  Comp. Jeremy D Williams
• Stwd.  Comp. Leighton Harper
• Stwd.  Comp. Jason Burns
• Stwd.  Comp. Mark Livingstone
• Stwd.  Comp. Keith Martin
• Stwd.  Comp. Paul Dunn
• Janitor  Comp. Andrew Povah