Mr Selfridge is the latest film production for TV to use Freemasons’ Hall as the setting for some of its scenes.
Freemasons’ Hall has been used as the setting for many TV shows and films including ‘Johnny English’, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’, ‘Spooks’, ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and the ‘Green Zone’. Built between 1927–1932 as a memorial to the Freemasons who died in the First World War, it is one of the finest Art Deco buildings in England. It is now Grade II* listed internally and externally.
Mr Selfridge is currently (February 2015) being broadcast on ITV and a very short clip is shown below. Those familiar with Freemason’s Hall will no doubt recognise the staircase and hall.
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Freemasons’ Hall is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the principal meeting place for Masonic Lodges in London. Grand Lodge has been in Great Queen Street since 1775, the present Hall being the third building on the site.
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As well as being used as a film set for shows such as Mr Selfridge, it is also hired out for many other activities such as fashion shows and welcomes over 100,000 visitors every year.
As well as being used as a film set for shows such as Mr Selfridge, it is also hired out for many other activities such as fashion shows and welcomes over 100,000 visitors every year.
