Promoting the Fraternity across the World
In 2017, The United Grand Lodge of England appointed an Artist in Residence, the South African artist Jacques Viljoen, 28, who has a background in both classical painting and contemporary art. There have been many artists who have graced the annals of Freemasonry.
Made in England As more events are announced in the build-up to 2017, Coordinator of Tercentenary Planning Keith Gilbert finds out how the commemorative jewel was made Where do you think the Tercentenary Jewel was made? When this question was posed to 25 brethren from different lodges, 18 answered ‘China’, five said ‘India’ and one … Read more
Cast oval silver coloured metal jewel with masonic symbolism in relief. Obverse, central to the design is a level. Above this is a set square and compass and below is a level, a Volume of Sacred Law with the initials ‘IHS’ on it and a plaque with a triangle, a square and a circle on it.
THE memorial presented by the St. Paul’s Head Lodge gives occasion for a description of the Sword which Bro. George Moody was empowered to bear before the Grand Master. For the Sword borne before H.R.H. the Prince of Wales is the Sword of Gustavus Adolphus, and is very much in the same condition as when … Read more
Sheffield Freemasonry Jewels Silver gilt and engraved jewel formed of a cross with chequerboard design at the centre of which is a facial sun. Between the arms of the cross is a roundel with engraved text reading ‘DEUS / NOBIS / SOL ET / SCUTUM’ (‘God is our sun and shield’). All is within … Read more
