Dambusters captured: the incredible story of Jerry Fray
While much is known about the endeavours of the Dambusters, Squadron Leader Jerry Fray’s more covert role of photographing the resulting…
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Turning heads
Turning heads Twice a year, Freemasons’ Hall plays host to shows for London Fashion Week, with press from around the world in attendance. Ellie…
Keeping up appearances: taking care of Freemasons’ Hall
From building staircases and painting intricate floral plasterwork through to restoring corridors to their former glory, Stan, Damien and Stuart are part…
Built to last
John Hamill looks back on the construction of Freemasons’ Hall from the perspective of those who worked there Despite the economic problems, the…
discovering old london
Did you know that before the flashing signs of Piccadilly Circus, a lavish restaurant called Café Monico stood there? A catalogue of historical…
The shared experience
A badly read piece of ritual is infinitely worse than a badly remembered piece, explains Director of Special Projects John Hamill When dealing with the…
How to make a costume drama
As Parade’s End becomes the latest high-profile production to shoot at Freemasons’ Hall, Oscar-winning producer David Parfitt tells Luke Turton why he…
Freemasons in public life
A new exhibition looks at how changes in society and its attitudes have affected the ways in which Freemasons have felt able to be part of the wider…
Final Voyage: the Freemasons aboard the Titanic
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the RMS Titanic’s ill-fated maiden journey, the Director of the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, Diane…
the first entente cordiale
When England took control of Mauritius in 1810, first British governor and Freemason Sir Robert Townsend Farquhar brought unity to the island, writes Mary…