John Hamill discusses some of Freemasonry’s most cherished principles
What unites us Picking and choosing which principles of Freemasonry apply, such as discussing religion or politics, risks undermining the very essence of…
the Lodge
Augustus Manning: one of the founders of Tilbury Lodge No. 2006
Head above water Instrumental in the construction of Tilbury Docks, Augustus Manning met Kaiser Wilhelm II eight years before the start of World War I,…
Peter Lowndes: when is the best time to join the Royal Arch?
Careful consideration Pro First Grand Principal Peter Lowndes discusses when it is the right time to approach a member of the Craft to join…
Jim Borthwick 60 Years a Freemason
On October 2nd 1954, the Lodge of Prudence No. 1550 in Plymouth Initiated a young man named James Thomas Borthwick. On October 2nd 2014, at the regular…
Kingston Lodge 1010-150 years.
On Wednesday 1st October 2014 a celebration was held at Beverley Road Masonic Hall Hull to mark the 150 years of existence of the Kingston Lodge no…
Beyond the city
Talk of the town A city lawyer by profession, Sir David Wootton is the new Assistant Grand Master. He talks to Luke Turton about his…
Incredible story of WWII fighter pilot Len Thorne
Flying as one When fighter pilot Len Thorne saw one of his squadron shot down in World War II, little did he think that more than forty-five years later…
John Hamill on the value of masonic artefacts
What’s heritage worth? While historic masonic items may not have huge monetary value, Director of Special Projects John Hamill explains why they are…
The University Scheme
The scheme was established in 2005, its objective being “to establish arrangements and opportunities for undergraduates and other University members to…
Report of the Board of General Purposes – 12 March 2014
Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge 12 March 2014 Report of the Board of General Purposes Minutes The Minutes of the Quarterly…