Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874 – 1922)

Sir Ernest Shackleton was initiated in Navy Lodge No. 2612, London, on 9th July, 1901,

passed on 2nd November, 1911, and raised on 30th May, 1913

He was also a member of the Guild of Freeman Lodge No. 3525

Historic Richmond, VA Lodge

Richmond Randolph Lodge #19 From the CBS affiliate station, WTVR website in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday:  Construction on the Masonic Lodge Richmond Randolph Lodge #19 on E. Franklin Street at N. 18th Street in Shockoe Bottom began in 1785 and was finished in 1787. It is believed to be the oldest existing Masonic hall in … Read more

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.