Lights Out in remembrance of World War I at Freemasons’ Hall
Letters to the editor – No. 26 Summer 2014 Men of honour Sir, My grandfather was initiated on 9 November 1908 into Royal Rose Lodge, No. 2565, a…
education
What’s Your Answer?
A Mason is sometimes asked by a friend, a neighbour, or a business associate, “What do the Masons do?” The question may be worded more generally, “What…
The story of Augustus John Smith philanthropist and Freemason
The welfare estate When Augustus John Smith signed a lease to run the Isles of Scilly, he created an infrastructure that would transform living…
Incredible story of WWII fighter pilot Len Thorne
Flying as one When fighter pilot Len Thorne saw one of his squadron shot down in World War II, little did he think that more than forty-five years later…
Sir Francis Columbine Daniel: Freemason and inventor of the life preserver
All at sea It is no coincidence that the same man who invented the life preserver and received a mistaken knighthood also had a wholly unique…
Peter Lowndes on our Districts and the Universities Scheme
Strong constitution Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes explains how UGLE has been supporting Districts across the world and looks closer to home at the…
Pro Grand Master’s address – September 2013
Quarterly Communication 11 September 2013 An address by the MW the Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes Brethren, one of my pleasurable duties…
Global Kids Fashion Week comes to Freemasons’ Hall
It’s a small world Dressing up is more than child’s play, as Ellie Fazan discovered when she attended Global Kids Fashion Week at…
‘The Ruspini Legacy’
QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION13 March 2013An address by VW Bro Mike Woodcock, President, and W Bro Les Hutchinson, PAGDC, Chief Executive, Royal Masonic Trust…
discovering old london
Did you know that before the flashing signs of Piccadilly Circus, a lavish restaurant called Café Monico stood there? A catalogue of historical…