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Emblematic Freemasonry – Building Guilds and Hermetic Schools

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This document explores the philosophical and historical underpinnings of Freemasonry, tracing its evolution from Operative to Speculative practices. It delves into the contributions of Hermetic, Rosicrucian, and Kabalistic schools to Masonic symbolism and rituals, emphasizing the transition from physical to moral and spiritual building. The text also examines the role of notable figures such as Elias Ashmole in shaping modern Freemasonry and discusses the challenges of linking Freemasonry with ancient mysteries and architectural guilds.

AS EMBLEMATIC FREEMASONRY is the Craft of Building moralized, it follows that intellectually, at least, our figurative and speculative art has arisen out of the Operative

Worshipful Commander meets Noah !

23rd September 2016

I was Installed as Worshipful Commander of Keep Royal Ark Mariners 911 last night – Tony Hill the IPC did a wonderful Installation Ceremony. The…

East Lancs PGM presents Cheshire Mason with Apron – is this a first ?

26th June 2016

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On the return train journey from Grand Lodge (a full report of which will follow shortly), the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Alex Sillars McLaren took…

Wardens Mess 2016

26th June 2016

On 27th May 2016 the 25th Annual Meeting of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of East Lancashire Wardens Mess took place at Manchester Hall, Bridge St,…

Canons Close Update

20th June 2016

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Canons Close is a hive of activity at present with four of the bungalows being re-roofed, the other five being done recently. The weather so far has been…

Grand Lodge Visit

15th June 2016

Freemasons Hall On Tuesday 7th June, Brethren from East Lancashire made an early start catching the 8.35 am Virgin Train from Manchester Piccadilly to…

Another Successful Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting | Mark Masons Lincolnshire

8th June 2016

Another Successful Provincial Grand Lodge MeetingThe Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Rev. Trevor John Walker and members of Provincial Mark Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire were pleased to receive the Assistant Grand Master R.W.Bro. Raymond John Smith and many distinguisehed guest at our Provincial Grand Lodge on Saturday 12th March 2016 at the Epic Centre, Lincolnshire Showground.