Grand Order of Water Rats

Grand Order of Water Rats
GOWR
Founded1889; 135 years ago (1889)
TypeProfessional and service
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisShow business charity
ScopeNational
Motto"Philanthropy, Conviviality, and Social Intercourse".
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PublicationThe Trap
Chapters1
NicknameRats
Partner associationGrand Order of Lady Ratlings
HeadquartersThe Water Rats public house in Gray's Inn Road
London WC1
United Kingdom
Websitewww.gowr.net

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.

  1. ^ "Elvin and the Grand Order of Water Rats". Gowr.net. Retrieved 7 October 2019.