Rich history of Freemasonry and its firm place in Fleetwood
Fleetwood Freemasonry Freemasonry has flourished in Fleetwood for over 152 years and can trace its roots on the local scene back to 1863 when its oldest…
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WWI memorial and commemorative plaque to Bedfordshire Regiment
Ian Mould was born in Bedfordshire and has lived there all his life and his father, Gordon Mould, is a Freemason and member of the Old Dunstablians’…
Masonic Classic Vehicle Club makes annual trip to Jersey
French lessons in Jersey The Masonic Classic Vehicle Club has made an annual visit to Jersey for eight years, each time touring the island in…
Presentation to Q.C. Lodge No 2076 Great Queen Street, London.
QC logo Brethren, I can only apologize for the lack of postings over the few weeks, but my focus has been on the final preparations for my presentation on…
Did Sir Robert Moray, distinguished Freemason and first president of the Royal Society betray his King?
In order to learn more about this very complex man and the exciting times in which he lived, we will attempt to examine his motives and actions during the war years. The problem with looking back 400 years is separating fact from fiction which in Robert Moray’s case is no easy task. Look what happens when writers feel a need to flesh out details.
World War I Carvings Found In France
Eight miles of secret tunnels dug by allied forces during WWI deep in the forests of Northern France have recently been discovered by an amateur battlefield explorer. They were used, in part, by the American Expeditionary Force, sent by President Wilson
Freemasons take care of iconic Canterbury Cathedral
The links between Freemasonry and Canterbury Cathedral have helped preserve this iconic building. Glyn Brown gets to the foundations of a historic relationship that was only renewed 10 years ago
Robbie celebrates his Golden Jubilee
The members of Pharos Lodge No 7421 recently gathered for a celebration of the 50th year in Freemasonry of Robbie Heywood. The initial business of the…
Precious masonic artefacts returned by family of distinguished Freemason and industrialist
On May 17th 2016, the Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro David Hagger received, on behalf of the Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons, a magnificent collection of masonic jewels, regalia and documentary material from the surviving children, Dr Anthony Howe and Mrs Elieen Mann, of W Bro Harry Billson Howe who was part of the vibrant textiles business in Leicester.
A Military Lodge Remembers the Battle of the Somme
Military Jubilee Lodge No 2195 held a social evening at the Masonic Hall in Dover, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and to recognise those members of the armed forces who laid down their lives in the First World War.