Welcome to a Game of Thrones: George Martin and Robin Hobb at Freemasons’ Hall
World of his own When the red carpet was rolled out at Freemasons’ Hall for A Game of Thrones author George RR Martin, 1,400 devoted fans came…
War
Lights Out in remembrance of World War I at Freemasons’ Hall
Letters to the editor – No. 26 Summer 2014 Men of honour Sir, My grandfather was initiated on 9 November 1908 into Royal Rose Lodge, No. 2565, a…
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…
Grand Secretary’s column – Summer 2014
From the Grand Secretary Many readers will know of the Royal Arch 2013 Bicentenary Appeal for the Royal College of Surgeons. The…
The University Scheme
The scheme was established in 2005, its objective being “to establish arrangements and opportunities for undergraduates and other University members to…
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,…
Grand Master celebrates 50 years in the Craft at Royal Alpha Lodge
In good company Royal Alpha Lodge celebrated the Grand Master’s fifty years in the Craft at an historic occasion in Freemasons’ Hall…
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…
Replica Hall Stone Jewel cufflinks and lapel pins: the Board’s statement
Grand Lodge statement on masonic emblem Complaints have been received about an advert offering for sale cufflinks and lapel pins in the form of a replica…
Report of the Board of General Purposes – 12 June 2013
Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge 12 June 2013 Report of the Board of General Purposes Minutes The Minutes of the Quarterly…