Hay Day at Billingham
What’s behind a name? Well! The roots of the Hay family are firmly in Billingham. Let us start with George Hay. He is a man who’s is associated in the…
50-Years for Geoff Dunn
William Geoffrey Dunn is no stranger to recognition of his various achievements during his life. Each have been rightly awarded to him for his contributions and commitments both in professional or voluntary capacity.
John Pine – Engraver
From 1725 to 1741, annual engraved lists of Lodges were produced by John Pine. Each Lodge was distinguished by a miniature engraving of a sign appropriate to the Lodge, usually that of the tavern where the Lodge met, and details of the time and place of meeting.
Bedford and Everett Lodges Improve Community – Pennsylvania Masons
he brethren of Bedford Lodge No. 320 and Everett Lodge No. 524 recently made donations to the Everett Recreation Board and to the Everett Sportsmen’s Club’s Junior Rifle Club. Each lodge donated $250 to each of the organizations.
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FREEMASONS in the Keswick area handed over a cheque for £2,000 to help Keswick Rugby Club
FREEMASONS in the Keswick area handed over a cheque for £2,000 to help Keswick Rugby Club deal with the aftermath of Storm Desmond.
Partick 113 Rededication – Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow
The members of Partick gathered in the Mason halls @ 92 Dumbarton Rd for a rare celebration of both The Royal Arch Chapter and Cryptic Council
The Plucknett Lodge No: 1708
George Plucknett Senior was the founder & First Master of the Plucknett Lodge No: 1708. He was a surveyor by profession, residing in Gray’s Inn Road, North London & was initiated into Freemasonry on 28th March 1850 in the Royal Naval Lodge No: 70 (now No: 59). He was passed & raised in the same year & made a rapid advancement through the Lodge, being appointed Junior Warden in 1851, Senior Warden in 1852 & by 1853 he was installed as Worshipful Master.
Where did all our Freemasons Go?
I would venture a guess to say there’s not one single Lodge within our (any) Grand Lodge that isn’t concerned about membership and Lodge attendance. Each year on the Official Visit your Secretary and your Master fill out their report and one of the questions is about Lodge attendance.
Masonic manuscripts
Introduction to the Manuscripts. A starting point for anybody interested in the History of the Craft
“Hard Work Conquers All” & the UBC Emblem
This is the symbol for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The UBC is North America’s largest building-trades union, with more than a half-million members in the construction and wood-products industries