Sir Francis Columbine Daniel: Freemason and inventor of the life preserver
All at sea It is no coincidence that the same man who invented the life preserver and received a mistaken knighthood also had a wholly unique…
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Grand Master celebrates 50 years in the Craft at Royal Alpha Lodge
In good company Royal Alpha Lodge celebrated the Grand Master’s fifty years in the Craft at an historic occasion in Freemasons’ Hall…
Grand Secretary’s column – Spring 2014
From the Grand Secretary For any of our members to celebrate fifty years in the Craft is a great achievement, and one that is usually commemorated with…
The Prestonian Lecture 2014 will be from Dr Mike Kearsley
Prestonian Lecture The Board of General Purposes has considered applications for the official delivery of the 2014 Prestonian Lecture and has decided that…
Interview with Anthony Wilson, President of the Board of General Purposes
Firm voice An accountant by profession, Anthony Wilson explains why he brought modern business practice to Freemasonry when he became President of the…
David Williamson hands role of Assistant Grand Master to Sir David Wootton
Enviable reputation With Sir David Wootton succeeding him, outgoing Assistant Grand Master David Williamson looks back at his achievements…
Masonic memorabilia of Albert Nice up for auction by Roseberys
Unsurpassed collection of Freemasonry memorabilia to go under the hammer in London Update: 6th March The catalogue is now online for viewing! Click here…
Report of the Board of General Purposes – 11 December 2013
Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge 11 December 2013 Report of the Board of General Purposes Minutes The Minutes of the Quarterly…
Assistant Grand Master’s address – December 2013
Quarterly Communication 11 December 2013 An address by the RW Assistant Grand Master David Williamson Brethren, the more observant among…
Sunderland Heritage Quarter receive grant from Lottery Fund for masonic research
Exploring Sunderland’s masonic history: Sunderland Heritage Quarter is one of the first groups in the UK to receive a Sharing Heritage grant…