The story of Augustus John Smith philanthropist and Freemason
The welfare estate When Augustus John Smith signed a lease to run the Isles of Scilly, he created an infrastructure that would transform living…
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Incredible story of WWII fighter pilot Len Thorne
Flying as one When fighter pilot Len Thorne saw one of his squadron shot down in World War II, little did he think that more than forty-five years later…
John Hamill on the value of masonic artefacts
What’s heritage worth? While historic masonic items may not have huge monetary value, Director of Special Projects John Hamill explains why they are…
Grand Secretary’s column – Summer 2014
From the Grand Secretary Many readers will know of the Royal Arch 2013 Bicentenary Appeal for the Royal College of Surgeons. The…
HRH The Duke of Kent on the importance recruitment and retention
Good examples HRH The Duke of Kent explains why recruitment and retention should be your responsibility, whatever your rank Whether you…
Woodsmoke Lodge No. 9317 hosts additional Prestonian Lecture
Scouting and masonic parallels Mirfield Masonic Hall in West Yorkshire was packed to capacity when Woodsmoke Lodge, No. 9317, which is a…
Peter Lowndes on how the English Constitution is working together
United we stand Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes considers how the future of Freemasonry depends on every part of the organisation working together For…
Address to Provincial Grand Lodge May 2014
As this is my first time addressing the Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge, I think it appropriate for me to ask all those to stand who are…
Emulation Lodge of Improvement seek Tyler
Emulation Lodge of Improvement seek a new Tyler(s) to work its meetings on a regular Friday between October & June. You do not have to be an…
Grand Master’s address – April 2014
Craft Annual Investiture 30 April 2014 An address by the MW The Grand Master HRH The Duke of Kent, KG Brethren, I want to start by saying…