A Rite is an established cermonial

Draft or Plan

Rites can fall into three categories, rites of passage, communal rites and rites of personal devotion. Interestingly Freemasonry can fall into all three categories. During the ceremonies of initiation a candidate goes through a rite of passage allowing them become an active member of their lodge

THE FIRST SPECULATIVE FREEMASONS

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Elias Ashmole (1617 – 1692) was not the first Speculative Freemason. Nor was he the second, third or even tenth! The first Speculative Freemasons were William, Lord Alexander his brother Anthony Alexander (the King’s Maister o’ Wark – Master of Works) and Sir Alexander Strachan of Thornton

Provincial Grand Chapter of Norfolk

Provincial Grand Chapter of Norfolk

We received an invitation from the MEGS in and over the Province of Norfolk to attend and promote the Mark degree. This very generous offer is in line with his inclusive policy concerning the ‘Masonic Family’ I asked Gary Allen and Tim Ridley to design a pop up poster and organise the manning on the day.