Shyre Lodge in 1985 boasted that it was the youngest Lodge with the oldest Parent in Hertfordshire, that being Hertford Lodge No. 403. It was conceived by four regular guests from three different lodges, who wanted to "meet under the same roof". The lodge was duly consecrated on 8th October 1985.

 

In about 1200 King John imported one hundred black Flemish Hairy-legged Stallions to breed with the English Great Horse in an attempt to improve the weight, size and carrying capacity of his horses. This was necessary to make the new horses more able to carry heavier armour protecting both the horse and the Knights who rode upon them. This event can be regarded as the foundation of the Shire Horse as we know it today. These horses subsequently carried King Richard and his crusading Knights when they nobly rode off to fight in the crusades.