Grand Secretary’s column – Winter 2015
From the Grand Secretary On behalf of the members of the United Grand Lodge of England, a message of congratulations was sent to the Grand…
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Peter Lowndes reflects on Armistice Day and its significance at Freemasons’ Hall
Justifiably proud Pro First Grand Principal Peter Lowndes explains why Armistice Day should be a moment when we remember all the masons who have…
Visit to the Regular Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter
On the 11th November 2015 over 45 companions representing Chapters from across the Province of Yorkshire North & East Ridings, accompanied, their…
Emulation Lodge of Improvement Reconvenes
Emulation Lodge of Improvement Reconvenes – October ’15 On Friday 2nd October Emulation Lodge of Improvement will reconvene for the new…
Re-dedication of Norley and Langtree Lodge of Antiquity No. 178
Following the amalgamation of Norley Lodge No. 7319, Langtree Lodge No. 6166 and Lodge of Antiquity No. 178 which took place in London last December, the Provincial amalgamation ceremony of Norley and Langtree Lodge of Antiquity No 178 took place at Pemberton Masonic Hall
Richard Hone’s address at the Grand Charity’s AGM – September 2015
Annual General Meeting of The Freemasons’ Grand Charity 9 September 2015 An address by Richard Hone, QC, President of The Freemasons’ Grand Charity…
John Hamill details the history of Metropolitan and Provincial Grand Lodges and Masters
Process of evolution The rules that define Freemasonry are not set in stone, but rather adapt with changing times, as John Hamill, Director of Special…
Robert Henderson-Bland: actor, soldier, poet and Freemason
Command performance Robert Henderson-Bland was an actor, soldier, poet and Freemason. Director of the Library and Museum of Freemasonry Diane…
Interview with Mike Baker Director of Communications
Unlocking the brand For UGLE Director of Communications Mike Baker, the challenge Freemasonry faces in the run-up to the Tercentenary…
Royal Arch – Beginnings in Cornwall
For speculative Freemasons, times have always been a-changin’, and the erection of the Premier Grand Lodge by ‘Four Old Lodges’ in 1717 was itself a novelty. When, in 1722 the Grand Master, the Duke of Wharton, laid down the procedure for constituting a new Lodge, this was almost revolutionary.