Freemason returns as a blind veteran to the Falklands after 36 years
David Atkinson, a member of Grant Lodge No. 6179 in the Province of Cambridgeshire, has returned to the Falkland Islands for the first time since the war…
Royal Navy
Centenary Armistice Tie
To commemorate 100 years since Armistice Day, the Provincial Grand Lodge of Derbyshire has asked James Morton Ties to create a Centenary Armistice Tie to help raise money for the Poppy Appeal organised by the Royal British Legion.
The Influence of Kings on Craft Freemasonry
‘From time immemorial’ we have been very fortunate in that our Craft has had the support of Royalty. Without that support I doubt that we would be in…
Freemasons donate £2,000 to Exmouth Sea Cadets
The Cadets need for funding came about after the East Devon District Council terminated the lease of their old building and, due to its very dilapidated state and lack of amenities, this had also restricted the number of cadets able to use the building.
Deal Masonic Hall Heritage Open Day – 9 September 2017
A rare chance to see inside the world of Freemasonry. The highlight of the building is the symbolic and ornate temple, there is also a display of memorabilia associated with freemasonry.
Ormskirk Group golf in full swing
During the afternoon the stiff breeze often presented a challenge to the competitors which added humour amongst the players with golf balls constantly spinning out of control. At the end of the competition the player’s ranks were swelled when the Ormskirk and Bootle Group Chairman Frank Umbers and others joined them for a well-earned drink at the 19th hole.
Kipling and the Craft
The need for this further essay was first made apparent to me when—in my capacity as Secretary of the Lodge and Editor of the Transactions—I began to receive inquiries from Brethren as far away as Vancouver and Singapore, asking for materials and information which might help them to complete their own papers on Kipling, and I found, to my surprise, that while our library contains a great deal of relevant material, there has never been a paper on Kipling in our Transactions.
Father and sons act on the square
Through the years many Masons have had the pleasure if initiating their son into Freemasonry. Very few Masons have had the honour of initiating two sons…
Admiral Nelson: Hero, Was he a Freemason?
Born in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England, Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) is famous for his service as a naval flag officer in the Royal Navy, particularly in the early part of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). As a commander, Nelson was noted for his inspirational leadership, superb understanding of strategy, and unconventional tactics, which resulted in a number of decisive victories at sea