Dr Richard Berman 2016 Prestonian Lecture on the foundations of the Craft
A member of society Would you describe Freemasonry as a product of the class struggle? In his 2016 Prestonian Lecture, Dr Richard Berman defines the…
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Grand Secretary's column – Autumn 2016
From the Grand Secretary Since emerging from the basement of Freemasons’ Hall, where I have been a charity president for the past nine years,…
Grand Secretarys column – Autumn 2016
Since emerging from the basement of Freemasons’ Hall, where I have been a charity president for the past nine years, to assume the appointment as Grand Secretary, I have felt very humbled by the numerous letters, emails and tweets of support and encouragement that I have received. I am most fortunate in having taken over a splendid team who are doing their best to train me and get me up to speed so that we can continue to provide you all with the help and support you both need and deserve.
We are a mirror of society
A member of society Would you describe Freemasonry as a product of the class struggle? In his 2016 Prestonian Lecture, Dr Richard Berman defines…
Bedford Masonic Lodge supports taekwondo star Tate Budge with a cheque for £1,200
Bedford Masonic Lodge supports taekwondo star Tate Budge
REMAF hold another enjoyable luncheon with a talk about our history
Members of REMAF (Retired Masons Fellowship) were reminded of the War Time years when the Americans came over to the UK; it was Jazz, Jitterbugs and Jeeps when they held their Ladies to Dine Luncheon at Ellesmere Port Masonic Hall. The Americans or whom we affectionately called “Yanks” were everywhere; over 1.5 million came to the UK, working from 700 bases throughout the country and after the War had married 60,000 citizens of the UK
Music Matters – Faith, Hope and Harmony
MUSICAL MEMORIES: From the Canterbury Festival 6 years ago. This article was submitted by Tony Eldridge, Secretary and one of the Founding Members of the…
Freemasons in China: the Portuguese link – W Bro A.M.A. Gonçalves
The emerging of freemasonry in China in the 18th century has been reported a British invention, coming from the historical conflict, the Opium War, that involve Great Britain and China in a dispute about the trading routes in the Eastern Chinese coast and commerce of the narcotic product among the Chinese population.
King Camp Gillette – Freemason & Innovator
Gillette was born on January 5th, 1855 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He was later raised in Chicago, Illinois with his entire family surviving the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 when he was 16.
Freemason and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Considered by many to be one of the quintessential American leaders of the 20th century, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who quickly became known as FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States of America. His leadership, guidance, and solutions to national issues made him a central figure in world politics for some of the most defining moments, both nationally and internationally, in recent memory