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…
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Grand Master celebrates 50 years in the Craft at Royal Alpha Lodge
In good company Royal Alpha Lodge celebrated the Grand Master’s fifty years in the Craft at an historic occasion in Freemasons’ Hall…
Grand Secretary’s column – Spring 2014
From the Grand Secretary For any of our members to celebrate fifty years in the Craft is a great achievement, and one that is usually commemorated with…
The Prestonian Lecture 2014 will be from Dr Mike Kearsley
Prestonian Lecture The Board of General Purposes has considered applications for the official delivery of the 2014 Prestonian Lecture and has decided that…
Interview with Anthony Wilson, President of the Board of General Purposes
Firm voice An accountant by profession, Anthony Wilson explains why he brought modern business practice to Freemasonry when he became President of the…
David Williamson hands role of Assistant Grand Master to Sir David Wootton
Enviable reputation With Sir David Wootton succeeding him, outgoing Assistant Grand Master David Williamson looks back at his achievements…
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…
Freemasonry’s survival during World War I – John Hamill
In the line of fire Director of Special Projects John Hamill explains how, unlike its successor, World War I saw Freemasonry tolerated, if not encouraged,…
Hackett men’s fashion show at Freemasons’ Hall
Gentlemen on the move In January 2013, Freemasons’ Hall hosted its first menswear fashion show for heritage label Hackett. Miranda Thompson…
The rich history behind masonic lodge names
What’s in a name? From rocks in Devonshire and Shrewsbury nymphs to lords who upheld the law on the Scottish border, Caitlin Davies explores…