Craft Masonry
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Good evening Quarrymen “Masonry and the physical sciences, especially astronomy and geometry, are so closely allied that to speak of one is to imply the other. One marvels at the scientific knowledge the ancient builders displayed in their designs of structures, in handling and shaping materials, and in construction.” This weekend …
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This week’s video AMONG the strange mysterious beings, with which the eighteenth century was so richly dowered, no one has commanded more universal comment and attention than the mystic who was known by the name of the Comte de St. Germain. A hero of romance; a charlatan; a swindler and an adventurer; rich and varied…
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This weekend. Chemist, Alchemist, Musician, Magician and … Freemason? Let’s have a closer look at ‘der Wundermann‘, the immortal Count of St Germain. Coming to YouTube Saturday 22 July
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This short reflective piece was written by Rev. Joseph Fort Newton in the early 20th century. It’s only brief, so just settle back and let the mood flow over you. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content. Go to https://fromthequarries.com/community/…
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Welcome to our first community generated video on From the Quarries. Thanks to all who participated, and I hope you enjoy it!
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Good evening Quarryfolk We’ve got a very exciting event lined up for this week. The response to the request for ideas on the topic “Why Stonemasons” was overwhelming a month or so ago and so, with a great deal of pride we (collectively) can present our first Community Authored video! Standby on Saturday (or maybe…
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This video is part two of W.Bro. Rev. J.N. Cleland’s magisterial and accessible survey of this arcane and complex topic. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content. Go to https://fromthequarries.com/community/ for more information Also don’t forget to visit the From…
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend we complete our journey through the Kabbalah with Brother Cleland. We left off just as he was about to give us “a brief explanation suitable as an introduction for beginners”. Intrigued? So am I. Coming this Saturday …
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This video is part one of W.Bro. Rev. J.N. Cleland’s magisterial and accessible survey of this arcane and complex topic. Stand by for part two next week! If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content. Go to https://fromthequarries.com/community/ for more information…
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend, by popular demand … a semi-sequel to the Kabbalism video from 2 weeks ago. This excellent paper collates a lot of the themes that we’ve been exploring over the last few months. It’s quite a long and complex work, so it’ll take a while to pull together. Coming on Saturday…
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This anonymous work looks at the significance of Wisdom, Strength and Beauty to the true Freemason. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content. Go to https://fromthequarries.com/community/ for more information Also don’t forget to visit the From the Quarries Affiliate Marketplace…
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Good evening Quarrymen After spending last week exploring the aery mysteries of the Kabbalah, lets head back to the safe, comfortable world of the Craft and talk about some columns … hang on a second … Three Columns? Where have I heard that before?? Coming this Saturday:
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This is an invitation for you to join in the creative process by sharing your thoughts and theories. For quite a while I’ve been working on a concept looking at the emergence of speculative masonry in the 17th century. I’ve got a few ideas of my own, but I’m really keen to learn from the…
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This video is a review of the book ‘The Brotherhood: The Secret World of the Freemasons‘ by Stephen Knight, was written by Thomas E. Weir. In it he first describes and then debunks the claims made in the book, which did so much to damage and attack the reputation of the Craft during the decade.…
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Good evening Quarrymen All right class, the topic for this weekend’s homework is; “Freemasonry, although its leaders strenuously deny it, is a secret society. The members, including judges, policemen, politicians, and royalty usually break the Unlawful Societies Act of 1799 when they meet and are liable for two years imprisonment“. – PLEASE DISCUSS Coming this…
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This is a series of anecdotes and extracts from the book ‘Military Lodges: The Apron and the Sword‘ which was published by Robert Freke Gould in 1899. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content. Go to https://fromthequarries.com/community/ for more information…
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Good evening Quarrymen! This weekend we’re going back to the 19th century for a spot of old-school adventure. Taken from the 1899 work “MILITARY LODGES – The Apron and the Sword: Freemasonry Under Arms” by Robert Freke Gould, we’ll be sharing in the swashbuckling lives of Brethren past. Coming this Saturday:
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