Advanced Degrees by W.Bro. J.S.M. WARD

In attempting to give an outline sketch of the various degrees in Freemasonry in a book of this description, I am faced by many difficulties, not the least of which is how to write in an interesting way about degrees, which many of my readers have not taken, without giving away more than is permissible. … 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

MCF Deputy President Installed As Worshipful Master Of Three Counties Lodge

The Three Counties Lodge hosted their Installation meeting on Friday 20 October 2017 at Sheaf Close, Northampton. It was a very memorable and special evening with the Masonic Charitable Foundation’s Deputy President, VW Bro James Newman, installed into the Chair of King Solomon by W Bro Norman Pope. Unsurprisingly, the meeting was very well attended … Read more

Middlesex and Hertfordshire Freemasons Grand Family Fete – Saturday 22nd July 2017

Proud to celebrate with you 300 years of English Freemasonry 

On Saturday 22nd July in the stunning grounds of the Royal Masonic School for Girls, Rickmansworth, both Middlesex and Hertfordshire Provinces will be joining together in this Tercentenary year to run a joint Grand Family Fete from 12 noon until 4.30pm.

The Athole Family and Freemasonry

As the more energetic of the Grand Lodges, which formed the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813 was denominated the “Ancients” and the majority of the Lodges under its supervision were known as “Atholl” Lodges, it appeals to us that an article consisting of references thereto by many of the Masonic writers may not prove uninteresting.