A WARM WELCOME...

... to supporters and friends, of whatever faith, from around the World.

Warriors + diplomats + bankers + builders + farmers + engineers + monks + protectors of pilgrims - the medieval Knights Templar were all of these things… and more.

If you are looking for information,
-  to sort the fact from the fiction in the history of the Knights Templar;
-  to get into contact with others who share your interest in this most fascinating of organisations; or even
-  to commit yourself to being part of the modern Templar community

...then it is my pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Grand Priory of Knights Templar in England and Wales - Order of the Temple of Jerusalem and the Industrial Temple.

We are a chivalric and interdenominational association of Christians; men and women, clergy and lay, from all walks of life.  We take our inspiration from the highest ideals of the medieval Order of Knights Templar, founded by Hugh de Payens in 1119.

The international umbrella organisation to which our Grand Priory belongs - OSMTH: Knights Templar International - is recognised as a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.  This is on account of its activities in providing humanitarian relief and promoting inter-faith dialogue. This is achieved both by raising much needed funds and also by putting the volunteer efforts and expertise of its members at the disposal of good causes around the world.

Alongside a full programme of events, both national and local, we take a particular interest in raising charitable funds to support and develop pilgrimage and heritage projects.

Please explore this site and – if you require more information – please feel free to use the contact facilities to get in touch with us.

Non nobis . . .

Simon Le Fevre
Grand Prior