Grand Order of Water Rats | |
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GOWR | |
Founded | 1889 |
Type | Professional and service |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Show business charity |
Scope | National |
Motto | "Philanthropy, Conviviality, and Social Intercourse". |
Member badge | |
Publication | The Trap |
Chapters | 1 |
Nickname | Rats |
Partner association | Grand Order of Lady Ratlings |
Headquarters | The Water Rats public house in Gray's Inn Road London WC1 United Kingdom |
Website | www |
The Grand Order of Water Rats is a British entertainment industry fraternity and charitable organisation based in London. Founded in 1889 by the music hall comedians Joe Elvin and Jack Lotto, the order is known for its high-profile membership and benevolent works (primarily within the performing industries).[1] Its sister organisation is The Grand Order of Lady Ratlings, which includes female performers and family members.