Craft Masonry
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Newly uploaded to the Library. The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor (1851) – Containing all the Emblems explained in the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, Master Mason, Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, Royal Arch, Royal Master and Select Master.
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New book in the Library. The Craftsman and Freemason’s Guide is a fascinating 1854 publication detailing the symbolism in the rituals from the entered apprentice to Select Master degrees. Copiously illustrated throughout.
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New to the Library is a full copy of the Regius Manuscript, presented with a parallel translation into Modern English. The oldest extant document in Freemasonry, the Regius Manuscript (also known as the Halliwell Document is a treasure of the earliest history of the Craft. The origins of the Regius are obscure. The manuscript was…
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A new book in the Library! THE MYSTIC CHORD – A Collection of Masonic Odes and Melodies and the Ceremonies and Festivals of the Fraternity. First published in 1897.
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This lecture details the background, causes and outcome of the great ‘Antient and Modern’ conflict, which took place over sixty years and led, ultimately, to the foundation of the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813.
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So you think you know about Freemasonry? These 20 questions will test your Masonic knowledge by delving into some of the lesser known byways of the Craft. Keep track of your score to receive feedback at the end. Good Luck!
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New arrival in the Library! The complete 3 volume edition of the Symbolism of the Three Degrees, by Oliver Day Street. Volume 1 – The Entered Apprentice Degree Volume 2 – The Fellow Craft Degree Volume 3 – The Master Mason Degree
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The Philosophy of Freemasonry This short lecture was written by William R Punt, and first presented by him on 8 May, 1997.
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New book added to the Library The 1875 edition of: “The Bible and the Square”; being a Masonic Mirror and Guide containing Scriptural and Masonic Teachings, to which is added a Symbolic Chart, with full explanations. A valuable handbook to the Craft.
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The 47th problem of Euclid occupies a critical, yet often overlooked, position in Masonic usage and tradition. This anonymous lecture from October 1930 examines the 47th problem and goes some way towards explaining its Masonic significance. I am personally of the opinion that there is far, far more importance that should be ascribed to the…
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This is a bit of a cheat really. I recently got some new animation software and wasn’t entirely happy with the last ‘Circumambulation’ video. So I combined the two projects to add some overlays and create a new look. It’s the same old video, with some experimental flourishes! Click here to view.
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This video lecture is a funny and insightful look at the ‘rules’ and symbolism of Masonic circumambulation and their absolute irrelevance to the Southern Hemisphere! It was first presented by V.Exc. Comp. B. G. Patterson, Grand Lecturer of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Qld in 1943, and was originally published in the Qld…
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This article appeared in Time Magazine on 13 August this year. I’d highly recommend John Dickie’s Book, How the Freemasons made the Modern World, from which it is drawn. Details of how to get a copy appear at the bottom of the article. Freemasons, with signs for the various lodges, c1733. Getty Images/Historica Graphica Collection BY JOHN…
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A short text from the archives … by Bro. Arthur E. Powell First published in The Master Mason — October 1926 The following excerpts from a chapter of a most interesting little book, The Magic of Freemasonry, by Brother Powell, to which reference has already been made by Tim BOOKMAN, is a fine example of…
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It’s been a while since my last video. I’m honoured to be working on a couple of large Masonic projects at the moment, which are taking up quite a bit of time and I’m really looking forward revealing them when the time is right. In the meantime, I’ve uploaded a few more historical texts to…
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Just presented via Zoom to the brethren on Halcyon Lodge. The Magic Flute and Freemasonry is a brief examination of some of the Masonic elements in, influences on and interpretations of Mozart’s Magic Flute – first performed just 9 weeks before the composer’s death in 1791. Credit to the following sources of audio, images and…
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An ‘Allegory of Freemasonry’ is a picture by John Harris, which was used by the Reverend George Oliver as the Frontispiece of his 1846 work “The Historical Landmarks and Other Evidences of Freemasonry Explained”. This short video takes a close look at this illustration, using the original description and explanation given by Reverend Oliver in…
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