Source: Grand Lodge of Japan Did you know? The first known Lodge in Japan was Sphinx Lodge which operated under the Grand Lodge of Ireland during the years 1862-1865, a few years after the opening of the ports of Japan by Commodore Perry of the United States Navy. The roster consisted primarily of members of […]
Source: YouTube What a wonderful, refreshing and professional promotional video from the Brethren at the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. Absolutely first class gents, a real feel-good and want to join video – from all at joinfreemasonry thank you and we salute you all. If you want to learn more about Freemasonry in Rhode Island, […]
Source: Isle of Wight Observer, 13th July 2020 We know that the Masons in the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are a very generous bunch! Having raised over £7.7m in their 2016 festival appeal in aid of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys. We can see them proudly continuing this […]
Minnie’s war: Caring on the home front Discover the fascinating life story of Minnie Evelyn Windemer, Matron of the Freemasons’ War Hospital from 1916 to 1919. Challenging family circumstances led her to forge her own path and enter nursing, one of the few respectable careers for women by the late 19th century. At the outbreak […]
Source: Wirral Globe, 12th July 2020 Freemasons from Cheshire (and their wives) stepped up last year to help support and complete the makeover of the Wirral Hospice ‘St John’s Garden’. Providing both financial donations and their time, the garden is now a place of peace and beauty, enjoyed by patients along with family and friends […]
Source: https://www.ancient-origins.net It is well document that the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe’s design shows a deep understanding of astrology. This thought-provoking article draws parallels to the use of astronomy in Freemasonry and poses an interesting question – is there a link between Gobekli Tepe and Freemasonry. Why not read the full article and decide […]
Source: Gazette & Herald, 11th July 2020 Freemasons in their Masonic collars, lined the High Street out of respect for departed merit for the passing to the Grand Lodge Above of Wiltshire Mason Steve Wragg. Both friends and brothers alike paid tribute to clearly a very popular man and mason. It was reported that the […]