Turning heads
Turning heads Twice a year, Freemasons’ Hall plays host to shows for London Fashion Week, with press from around the world in attendance. Ellie…
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The royal connection: John Hamill examines the link between masonry and royalty
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh became a Master Mason in Navy Lodge, No. 2612, of which he is still a subscribing member. HRH The Duke of Kent has been our Grand Master since 1967 and his wise counsel and great support in what has been a turbulent time for English Freemasonry, have been invaluable. His brother HRH Prince Michael of Kent has given long service as both Provincial Grand Master for Middlesex in the Craft and as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons.
The social circuit: Freemasonry and Isle of Man TT racing
The social circuit ‘Motorcycling is about friendship and it engenders a spirit of. There is a similar fraternal bond between…
Grand Secretary’s column – Winter 2012
As we all know, time seems to go by at an ever-increasing rate and, with that in mind, our great celebrations in 2017 are not that far away. Just…
Open door policy – Freemasons’ Hall participates in Open House London
With visitors invited to explore Freemasons’ Hall, director of the Library and Museum Diane Clements explains to Caitlin Davies how this is leading…
Keeping up appearances: taking care of Freemasons’ Hall
From building staircases and painting intricate floral plasterwork through to restoring corridors to their former glory, Stan, Damien and Stuart are part…
exploration party
Hundreds of young people descended on Freemasons’ Hall when it hosted the launch party of a kids’ TV show set in an English boarding school….
Built to last
John Hamill looks back on the construction of Freemasons’ Hall from the perspective of those who worked there Despite the economic problems, the…
discovering old london
Did you know that before the flashing signs of Piccadilly Circus, a lavish restaurant called Café Monico stood there? A catalogue of historical…
The shared experience
A badly read piece of ritual is infinitely worse than a badly remembered piece, explains Director of Special Projects John Hamill When dealing with the…