Dr Richard Berman 2016 Prestonian Lecture on the foundations of the Craft
A member of society Would you describe Freemasonry as a product of the class struggle? In his 2016 Prestonian Lecture, Dr Richard Berman defines the…
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Grand Secretary's column – Autumn 2016
From the Grand Secretary Since emerging from the basement of Freemasons’ Hall, where I have been a charity president for the past nine years,…
What is a Masonic Vesta.
Vesta boxes were small portable boxes, made in a great variety of forms with snap shut covers to contain Vestas ( short matches ) and keep them dry. The…
Lodge Amity and Rossendale Forest No. 283 celebrate 225 years
Lodge Amity and Rossendale Forest No. 283 celebrate 225 years
Young Guns in the Lodge of Peace No 322
“Young Guns in the Lodge of Peace No 322” On 15 September, Danny Kenny was raised to the 3rd Degree by the Master, Wardens and Brethren of the Lodge….
Staffordshire hold a Coral Service at Lichfield Cathedral
Every year the Province of Staffordshire hold a Coral Evening at Lichfield Cathedral, this year for the first time neighbouring Province were invited to…
The Athole Family and Freemasonry
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.
New and Potential Members’ Seminar – 11th March, 2017 – Harrow
This annual seminar is a very popular part of an ongoing programme of continuing Masonic development, and has been designed to explain the history and structure of Freemasonry, as well as its aims and objectives.
Grand Secretarys column – Autumn 2016
Since emerging from the basement of Freemasons’ Hall, where I have been a charity president for the past nine years, to assume the appointment as Grand Secretary, I have felt very humbled by the numerous letters, emails and tweets of support and encouragement that I have received. I am most fortunate in having taken over a splendid team who are doing their best to train me and get me up to speed so that we can continue to provide you all with the help and support you both need and deserve.