Salt Lake City Temple Open House Saturday 5/7
The Salt Lake City, Utah Masonic Temple is again holding an open house this Saturday to welcome members of the public. From Thursday’s Salt Lake Tribune:…
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A twin 60th celebration at Victory
Liverpool Masonic Hall has hosted yet another memorable occasion in its long distinguished history when the members of Victory Lodge No 6238 held a joint…
John Pine – A remarkable 17th century engraver and Freemason
In 1748, the celebrated English artist and Francophobe, William Hogarth, surprisingly decided to take a holiday in France. His behaviour in France was appalling. He was ‘clamorously rude’ to everyone he met. Whenever anybody admired a view, Hogarth sourly remarked: ‘What then? It is but French! Their houses are all gilt and bullshit!’ Waiting in Calais for the boat home, Hogarth made sketches of some old fortifications, and was arrested as a spy.
Masonic mystery of marble table in Leicester revealed at Lodge of Research
Lodge of Research No. 2429, which meets at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester, was the scene for a unique event: the first time it had been addressed by a…
Welcome to a Game of Thrones: George Martin and Robin Hobb at Freemasons’ Hall
World of his own When the red carpet was rolled out at Freemasons’ Hall for A Game of Thrones author George RR Martin, 1,400 devoted fans came…
A Gentleman’s Introduction To The Seven Liberal Arts
The purpose of learning the arts is to train the mind how to think (as opposed to what to think). By combining the seven liberal arts with the five senses, one can distinguish between reality and fiction. This can be visually represented with a Pythagorean triangle.
The Official History of Freemasonry – Part 1
Traditional History The exact origin of Freemasonry is unknown and only theories try to explain its genesis and original purpose. The only certainty is…
Dan Brown, author of The Lost Symbol, visits Freemasons’ Hall
Reading between the lines Never shy of a controversy, Dan Brown’s decision to launch his new novel at Freemasons’ Hall revealed the…
London beneath the covers
London beneath the covers London Hidden Interiors author Philip Davies gives an exclusive tour around some of the capital’s best conserved and least…
Open door policy – Freemasons’ Hall participates in Open House London
With visitors invited to explore Freemasons’ Hall, director of the Library and Museum Diane Clements explains to Caitlin Davies how this is leading…