The Masonic Mutual: reducing the cost of insurance
Building together Covering everything from grand temples to local masonic halls, The Masonic Mutual offers the opportunity not only to reduce the…
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Freemasonry and World War II – John Hamill
Keep calm and carry on Director of Special Projects John Hamill argues the case for a national scheme that would record how Freemasonry helped during…
Joint statement on the Berlin Declaration
Joint statement from the United Grand lodge of England; the Grand Lodge of Ireland; and the Grand Lodge of Scotland on the “Berlin Declaration” We have…
The Official History of Freemasonry – Part 1
Traditional History The exact origin of Freemasonry is unknown and only theories try to explain its genesis and original purpose. The only certainty is…
The Official History of Freemasonry – Part 2
The Three Stages Theory of Origin Until a few years ago, most Masons accepted the direct descend theory from Medieval Masonry to the modern Craft through…
What’s Your Answer?
A Mason is sometimes asked by a friend, a neighbour, or a business associate, “What do the Masons do?” The question may be worded more generally, “What…
Joint statement on Grande Loge Nationale Française (GLNF)
Grande Loge Nationale Française In 2012 the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Ireland and the Grand Lodge of Scotland (the…
Pro Grand Master’s address – June 2014
Quarterly Communication 11 June 2014 An address by the MW the Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes Brethren, over the last year or two there…
Woodsmoke Lodge No. 9317 hosts additional Prestonian Lecture
Scouting and masonic parallels Mirfield Masonic Hall in West Yorkshire was packed to capacity when Woodsmoke Lodge, No. 9317, which is a…
Peter Lowndes on how the English Constitution is working together
United we stand Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes considers how the future of Freemasonry depends on every part of the organisation working together For…