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The Ancient House 30 Butter Market, Ipswich IP1 1BT, England

The Ancient Order of Druids is a fraternal organisation founded in London, England, in 1781 that still operates to this day. It is the earliest known English group to be founded based upon the iconography of the ancient druids, who were priest-like figures in Iron Age Celtic paganism. As such, the Order was an early influence upon the development of the Neo-druidic movement, however it differs from most contemporary Neo-druidic groups in that it does not hold to a Neopagan religion, and is not a religious organisation – in fact any discussion on religion or politics is forbidden within the lodge rooms. Instead its members are expected to preserve and practise the main principles attributed to the early Druids, particularly those of justice, benevolence and friendship.
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