The Athole Family and Freemasonry

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As the more energetic of the Grand Lodges, which formed the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813 was denominated the “Ancients” and the majority of the Lodges under its supervision were known as “Atholl” Lodges, it appeals to us that an article consisting of references thereto by many of the Masonic writers may not prove uninteresting.

50th Certificate Presentation to Richard James Richardson

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W Bro Richard James Richardson was born on 23 January 1922 in Doncaster. At that time, the nation was still rebuilding its strength after the carnage of the First World War and the principles of commitment to one’s family, friends and colleagues which were very much to the fore, created an environment which shaped the attitude of many young men. What emerged were men who recognised the value of service to others and it is therefore probably not surprising that Dick Richardson became the man we know.

We are a mirror of society

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A member of society Would you describe Freemasonry as a product of the class struggle? In his 2016 Prestonian Lecture, Dr Richard Berman defines…

Bootle Pilgrim holds annual Quiz Night and raises £400 towards the Lodge Widows Christmas Fund

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On a warm summer’s evening, Bootle Pilgrim Lodge No 1473 hosted their third annual summer fun quiz night, once again held at the Litherland Masonic Hall. The quiz night is a great opportunity for the brethren of the lodge and the group with their partners and friends to meet during the summer break to catch up and have some fun together.

REMAF hold another enjoyable luncheon with a talk about our history

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

King’s Friends’ WBro Gerald Emerton takes his Coaches out for a Spin

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Shrewsbury Steam Rally attracted thousands over the August Bank Holiday weekend to see and smell transport of a bygone era. Amongst the many exhibitors was WBro Gerald, a Member of Kings Friends Lodge no 293 who has a collection of vintage coaches. Gerald, his son and grandson exhibited three well turned out vehicles, a 1933 Leyland Cub, a 1949 Crossley SD 42/7 and a 1950 Bedford OB all were driven with great pride into the Main Arena for everyone to see. Gerald recently celebrated his 50th year in Freemasonry at King’s Friends’ Lodge and is looking forward to the coming season particularly the November meeting when the Lodge will welcome a very special visitor!