Conservation work funded by the Association of Independent Museums
Message from madras Among the more unusual items in the archives of Grand Lodge is a fragile letter written in Persian, attached to an illuminated…
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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…
Freemasonry in the occupied Channel Islands during World War II
On British soil With Freemasonry banned in Germany, Jersey’s Past Provincial Grand Master David Rosser explains what the Nazi occupation of the…
Masonic memorabilia of Albert Nice up for auction by Roseberys
Unsurpassed collection of Freemasonry memorabilia to go under the hammer in London Update: 6th March The catalogue is now online for viewing! Click here…
Sunderland Heritage Quarter receive grant from Lottery Fund for masonic research
Exploring Sunderland’s masonic history: Sunderland Heritage Quarter is one of the first groups in the UK to receive a Sharing Heritage grant…
200 years of grand union
Working as one With December marking the bicentenary of the union of the Grand Lodges, John Hamill explores the people and planning behind the creation…
John Hamill dispels some persistent myths of Freemasonry
Myths and legends Director of Special Projects John Hamill puts paid to some intriguing rumours that began circulating about Freemasonry after World…
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…
James Bond’s Aston Martin visits Freemasons’ Hall
Driving the British way Founded in London in 1913, Aston Martin celebrated one hundred years of manufacturing the world’s most luxurious and…
Grand Secretary’s column – Autumn 2013
It was tremendous to hear the news of the new Royal baby, Prince George. You will be glad that a message of congratulations was sent on behalf of members…