Double Headed Eagle

The double headed eagle, a symbol steeped in antiquity, stands as one of the Scottish Rite’s most venerable emblems, its lineage stretching back through countless cultures over millennia. This emblem, often juxtaposed with the Craft Lodge’s white-lambskin apron, carries profound significance, weaving itself into the tapestry of mythologies and symbols across the globe. The eagle, … Read more

Masonic Jewels ( Past Exhibitions ) | Sheffield Freemasonry

To mark the 150th Anniversary of the presentation of the first medals in 1856, the Library and Museum of Freemasonry had a exhibition about some holders of the Victoria Cross who were also Freemasons. The criterion for the award is simple – conspicuous valour in the presence of the enemy – but its winners have … Read more