The University Scheme
The scheme was established in 2005, its objective being “to establish arrangements and opportunities for undergraduates and other University members to…
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Spreading the Wings of Freemasonry
It is with a degree of envy that I listen to and read the exploits of those Freemasons who belong to an Association that supports, encourages and shares…
Whom Have You There? Biographies of the men behind the Portraits Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire
The biographies reflect the changing socio-economic status of these men from wealthy land owning members of the nobility to middle class business men and professionals. It is set in a period of immense change in Freemasonry with the expansion of Lodges and growth in membership.
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,…
Sunderland Heritage Quarter receive grant from Lottery Fund for masonic research
Exploring Sunderland’s masonic history: Sunderland Heritage Quarter is one of the first groups in the UK to receive a Sharing Heritage grant…
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…
Oragean Modernism: a lost literary movement, 1924-1953 (2013)
Oragean Modernism is a fascinating display of critical and scholarly detection. It shows, the extensive influence that G. I. Gurdjieff’s writing and teaching have had on 20th century American literature. I recommend it as irresistible for all readers with an interest in either American literature, Gurdjieff or both.
James Bond’s Aston Martin visits Freemasons’ Hall
Driving the British way Founded in London in 1913, Aston Martin celebrated one hundred years of manufacturing the world’s most luxurious and…
John Hamill on the mythical golden age of Freemasonry
Rose-tinted glasses Director of Special Projects John Hamill crunches the numbers to show why we should not hark back to a bygone age when Freemasonry was…
Norfolk masons Jim Carter and Mike Cole brought Crimestoppers to UK
A criminal mast£r plan Thanks to two Great Yarmouth masons thirty years ago, an anonymous informant scheme travelled from the US to Norfolk before…