2016 Programme of Work is Released.
The Programme of Work for 2016 has been released by the Committee of this Lodge of Improvement. If you wish to be considered to demonstrate the work of…
First Degree
Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington and Freemason
The eventful life of Arthur, Duke of Wellington, was evenly apportioned between a triumphant military career and an equally successful political one. His…
Understanding the Symbols of the Craft – The First Degree “Slipshod”
Within the workings of The English Constitution the commonplace word ‘slipshod’ is understood by everyone. The dictionary definition is interesting…
Questions and Answers – Craft Freemasonry First Degree
A look at the First Degree, in freemasonry : The phrase “The Sun at its meridian seems incongruous, can you explain? The correct phrase would be on…
The Entered Apprentice Freemason
As an Entered Apprentice Freemason (EA) the brother on the very first step of the ladder is the most valuable asset the fraternity possesses. The future…
Living Symbols of Freemasonry – A peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory
We are told on the very highest authority, that of the Ritual itself, that Freemasonry is a peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory and…
Robert Burns – Freemason, Bard of Ayrshire & Ploughman Poet
Burns’s rise in popularity for his poems also contributed to his rise in Freemasonry. At a meeting of Lodge St. Andrew in Edinburgh in 1787, at which the Grand Master and Grand Lodge of Scotland was present, Burns was toasted by the Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Francis Chateris, with the words “Caledonia and Caledonia’s bard, Bro. Robt. Burns”
PGM unveils 19th century tracing cloths
The members of Stretford with Trafford Lodge No.4379 were joined by many guest from around the Province, foremost of these was the Provincial Grand…
Lodge of Concord No. 343 celebrates its bicentenary
The members of the Lodge of Concord No. 343 celebrated the bi-centenary of its consecration
The lodge was honoured by the attendance of the Deputy Grand Master, Jonathan Spence, accompanied by other distinguished brethren, including the Provincial Grand Master, Tony Harrison who was supported by his Provincial team. Also in attendance were 130 members and visitors.
Chelsea Pensioner installed into Symphony Lodge No. 4924
A rare a special sighting in West Lancashire One of the most treasured and iconic images of British history and tradition is the distinctive…