The Mysticism of the Royal Arch

by the late W. Bro. Lt.-Cdr. C. R. MANASSEH, P.M. London Grand Rank – London Grand Chapter Rank Lodge No. 3549 (Old Bradfield); P.Z., Chapter No. 2233 (Public Schools) 1027 (Shanghai Tuscan), 2060 (La France) The title of this paper does not imply that mysticism is confined in Masonry to the Royal Arch alone, and … Read more

William Brittain Roberts’ gravestone restored

In October 2016, Vic Charlesworth, Curator of the Warrington Masonic Museum, became aware of the existence of a Mason’s grave in the cemetery at St Thomas Church, Stockton Heath, Warrington. Vic visited the grave and discovered that the memorial and gravestones were in a very poor condition. Chris Gleave (left) and Vic Charlesworth admiring the … Read more

The Influence of Kings on Craft Freemasonry

‘From time immemorial’ we have been very fortunate in that our Craft has had the support of Royalty. Without that support I doubt that we would be in the same position as we are today, even taking into account our declining numbers. Royalty brought and registered a degree of class, charisma & gentlemanly behaviour to … Read more

The Jonathan Spence Challenge Cup

National Association of Masonic Clay Shooting Societies – Tercentenary Competition Jonathan Spence receives the engraved wine goblet from Brian Saidman. (Photo courtesy of David Toombs). The association, of which East Kent is a Founder Member, recently hosted a competition to celebrate Freemasonry’s Tercentenary. The seeds of this were sown in February 2017 when Grand Lodge … Read more