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…
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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…
Conservation work funded by the Association of Independent Museums
Message from madras Among the more unusual items in the archives of Grand Lodge is a fragile letter written in Persian, attached to an illuminated…
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…
Masonic memorabilia of Albert Nice up for auction by Roseberys
Unsurpassed collection of Freemasonry memorabilia to go under the hammer in London Update: 6th March The catalogue is now online for viewing! Click here…
Report of the Board of General Purposes – 11 December 2013
Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge 11 December 2013 Report of the Board of General Purposes Minutes The Minutes of the Quarterly…
‘Our Yesterdays’ – Graham Redman and John Hamill
Freemasons Hall Great Queen Street London Quarterly Communication, 11 December 2013 A Speech By VW Bro Graham Redman, Deputy Grand Secretary, And VW Bro…
John Hamill dispels some persistent myths of Freemasonry
Myths and legends Director of Special Projects John Hamill puts paid to some intriguing rumours that began circulating about Freemasonry after World…