Dave Stubbs: Northern Soul brother
Life and soul With a bit of ritual, special outfits and a strong sense of camaraderie, Northern Soul is a music and dance passion for Dave…
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Postal address When Freemasons’ Hall welcomed actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Sir Ian McKellen and Tom Hiddleston into the Grand Temple, Jessica…
Emulation Lodge of Improvement launches a Digital Version of its Ritual
Digital Edition of the Emulation Ritual The official and authorised eBook version of the Emulation Ritual is now available in a totally secure…
Windsor Masonic Open Day 2015
Beneath the imposing shadow of the magnificent 11th century Windsor Castle, Berkshire Freemasons and their friends were a high profile addition to the…
Challenging the business rates of masonic buildings: John Pagella, Grand Superintendent of Works
What’s the use? How a local council values a masonic centre or hall can have significant financial implications. Grand Superintendent of Works…
Samuel Ironmonger Derry: Freemason and master escapee
The escape artist Sam Derry was born in 1914 at the outbreak of a war that took the lives of 49,076 members of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Evading…
John Hamill on the landmarks of Freemasonry
Landmark decision Director of Special Projects John Hamill considers why the Grand Lodge has never defined the landmarks that form the basis of…
The journey begins: the Adair Club for young masons in Somerset
Informal occasion In a bid to ensure that new recruits to Freemasonry feel part of their Province, the Adair Club embraces a relaxed ethos. Simon…
It’s more than just a game
Pass it on Drawing upon the teamwork found in a game of football, sports charity Street League is giving unemployed young people new prospects. Sarah…
Library and Museum archives shed light on history of Albert Coveney Lodge No. 3519
More than a memory The written records generated by masonic lodges and chapters can give revealing insights into the masonic people, places and…