Dan Brown, author of The Lost Symbol, visits Freemasons’ Hall
Reading between the lines Never shy of a controversy, Dan Brown’s decision to launch his new novel at Freemasons’ Hall revealed the…
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UGLE DVD Casting Introduction We’ll be celebrating the 300th birthday of UGLE in 2017. This is an important milestone for Freemasonry and around…
Free from persecution: Freemasonry and democracy go hand-in-hand
Where freedom exists, Freemasonry can flourish. Director of Special Projects John Hamill explains why the Craft thrives in democratic societies In…
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…
The royal connection: John Hamill examines the link between masonry and royalty
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh became a Master Mason in Navy Lodge, No. 2612, of which he is still a subscribing member. HRH The Duke of Kent has been our Grand Master since 1967 and his wise counsel and great support in what has been a turbulent time for English Freemasonry, have been invaluable. His brother HRH Prince Michael of Kent has given long service as both Provincial Grand Master for Middlesex in the Craft and as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons.
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…
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…
City stories
Take a minute to look up from the pavement in the City of London and you will find historic gems that reveal a great deal about the founding of…
Tracing New Zealand’s Masonic Roots
Roger Marjoribanks looks to his family tree to follow the masonic life of Stewart Marjoribanks and his role in the creation of New Zealand as we know it…