discovering old london

Did you know that before the flashing signs of Piccadilly Circus, a lavish restaurant called Café Monico stood there? A catalogue of historical objects reveals London in constant flux The sights of London attract millions of visitors from all over the world to the city every year. In an ongoing project, the Library and Museum … Read more

Final Voyage: the Freemasons aboard the Titanic

On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the RMS Titanic’s ill-fated maiden journey, the Director of the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, Diane Clements, investigates the stories of the Freemasons on board With 2012 marking the centenary of its first and only voyage, the RMS Titanic has become one of the most famous ships … Read more

Freemasons in public life

A new exhibition looks at how changes in society and its attitudes have affected the ways in which Freemasons have felt able to be part of the wider public life of the country The Library and Museum of Freemasonry is exploring the history of public masonic activities. There are few towns in England and Wales … Read more