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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 thriving The sad aspect of reading the business paper…
Falklands meeting with The Duke Last November, a pilgrimage was organised to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Falklands conflict. A group of veterans and next of kin of those who fell in the war…
London beneath the covers London Hidden Interiors author Philip Davies gives an exclusive tour around some of the capital’s best conserved and least known interiors – including Freemasons’ Hall Aldwych Underground StationStrand, WC2R 1EP Listed:…
As smaller charities struggle in the current economic climate, Tabby Kinder finds out how Freemasons on a local and national level are keeping community projects in business In 2012, donations to charity in the UK…
As the Universities Scheme recruits younger members, Caitlin Davies reports on how older Freemasons are staying involved in the Craft Three years ago, Steward Philip Hadlow heard some interesting news. Plans were afoot for a…
Emily Draper becomes Worcester Cathedral's first female stonemason apprentice
Thursday, 07 March 2013
A career set in stone Emily Draper, twenty-six, is Worcester Cathedral’s first female stonemason apprentice. Tabby Kinder finds out how Freemason support has helped Emily to carve out a dream career Perched on a dusty…
Where freedom exists, Freemasonry can flourish. Director of Special Projects John Hamill explains why the Craft thrives in democratic societies In January, National Holocaust Memorial Day passed almost unnoticed in the media, and where it…
Turning heads Twice a year, Freemasons’ Hall plays host to shows for London Fashion Week, with press from around the world in attendance. Ellie Fazan finds out what happens when fashion and Freemasonry come together…
While much is known about the endeavours of the Dambusters, Squadron Leader Jerry Fray’s more covert role of photographing the resulting destruction is far less familiar Almost seventy years ago, the Royal Air Force No.…
The royal connection: John Hamill examines the link between masonry and royalty
Friday, 14 December 2012
The Royal connection With members of the Royal Family carrying out a vital role in Freemasonry, John Hamill counts the line of princes and dukes who have played their part over the past three hundred…
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With visitors invited to explore Freemasons’ Hall, director of the Library and Museum Diane Clements explains to Caitlin Davies how this is leading to greater transparency Covent Garden is one of London’s tourist hot spots…
Moving together An innovative competition run by Buckinghamshire Freemasons is confronting stereotypes by giving young people the chance to show why they care. Sophie Radice reports from the ihelp finals The atmosphere in Beaconsfield Masonic…
The social circuit: Freemasonry and Isle of Man TT racing
Friday, 14 December 2012
The social circuit ‘Motorcycling is about friendship and it engenders a spirit of. There is a similar fraternal bond between Freemasons’ When king of speed Charlie Collier won the first Isle of Man Tourist Trophy…
From building staircases and painting intricate floral plasterwork through to restoring corridors to their former glory, Stan, Damien and Stuart are part of a devoted team of craftsmen at Freemasons’ Hall who ensure that the…
