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When Augustus John Smith signed a lease to run the Isles of Scilly, he created an infrastructure that would transform living conditions for the poor While the Victorian era produced countless well-educated young men from…
Escaping German capture many times, Sam Derry went on to aid the rescue of thousands of Allied soldiers from occupied Italy Samuel Ironmonger Derry was born in Newark, Nottinghamshire on 10 April 1914. He embarked on…
Best remembered for bringing soap to the masses, William Lever was driven by Freemasonry’s strong philanthropic values On 19 September 1867, 16-year-old William Lever received a birthday present that was to not only influence his…
The last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire Maharaja Duleep Singh gave up his throne in India to be raised a gentleman aristocrat in England. Philippa Faulks finds out how Duleep’s connection with the Royal Family…
We make a difference While the names may be forgotten, the contributions made by individual Freemasons to local communities live on. Director of Special Projects John Hamill celebrates their efforts During the Tercentenary celebrations, both…
Mason Alexander Burnett Brown’s architectural ambition creating the Grecian Temple
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
The Temple Builder For Alexander Burnett Brown, architecture, charity and Freemasonry were inextricably entwined. Philippa Faulks finds out about the man who built an opulent temple inside London’s Great Eastern Hotel In 2000, the Conran…
The long distance fundraiser running a marathon for every decade of his life
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Going the distance Iestyn Llewellyn is celebrating his 40th birthday by running a marathon for every decade. Matthew Bowen meets the Berkshire Freemason putting his body on the line for charity Turning 40 is a…
A Lifetime of possibilities Director of Special Projects John Hamill salutes the vital work of amateur masonic historians and their unceasing efforts to uncover new information and reveal new insights Among the many things I…
As well as launching a television rental empire and revolutionising the British horse racing industry, Freemason David Robinson also shared his prosperity with worthy causes, as Paul Hooley explains The culmination of more than a…
Always in good form With Visiting Volunteers helping Freemasons and families in need complete the crucial paperwork required to access grants, Steven Short discovers that masonic support comes in many guises Away to meet Freemason…
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Every step of the way: A walk with Jeffrey Long, veteran paratrooper and serial fundraiser
Tuesday, 13 June 2017
Just Getting Started Freemason Jeffrey Long MBE has chosen to spend his senior years embarking on epic walks for good causes. Matthew Bowen finds out why he’s not planning on hanging up his boots any…
Origin unknown Director of Special Projects John Hamill considers the unique status of time immemorial lodges and their vital contribution to Freemasonry As is well known, on 24 June 1717, four London lodges came together…
Appetite for life Whether forming a martial arts school or releasing a cookbook, Kwoklyn Wan has always believed in sharing. Francesca Hool finds out why becoming a Freemason was the natural progression Speaking with a…
Finding the thread Rarely to be seen without an orchid in his buttonhole, lacemaker Louis Oram Trivett embraced the core values of Freemasonry and the Scout Movement, as Philippa Faulks discovers A visit to the…
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