Craft Masonry

  • A collection of reflections on different aspects of Masonic History from the archive: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Stonehenge 15:58 Mummies! 33:45 The Great Masonic Schism 48:52 The First Tool Engineer 57:14 The Old Charges

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  • Looking back

    Good evening Quarrymen This weekend, another selection of ‘hidden gems’ from the Archive … ‘Aspects of Masonic History’. Premiering on YouTube Saturday 20 July. Stonehenge Mummies! The Great Masonic Schism The First Tool Engineer The Old Charges A warm welcome and thanks to our new Channel Members!

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  • Here’s a video that is sure to cause some controversy in the comments! W.Bro. A Israel’s (undated) presentation gives a measured, factual and reasoned explanation of the origins and false claims that underlie the long-established conspiracy theory linking Freemasonry with a worldwide Jewish conspiracy for domination of the globe. It is so bizarre that it…

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  • Unveiling the Myth

    Good evening Quarrymen This weekend, as selected by our Fellowcraft level Channel members, discover the truth behind the enduring myth of the Judaeo-Masonic conspiracy. We’ll delve into the origins of this baseless narrative, tracing its roots to 18th-century French Jesuit Abbé Barruel and the notorious “Protocols of the Elders of Zion.” Learn how these falsehoods…

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  • This is a short and speculative presentation first published in 1863 by the renowned Masonic scholar the Rev’d. Dr. George Oliver.

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  • Coming 29 June

    Good evening Quarrymen This weekend a fascinating little speculative work written in 1863. From the pen of that renowned authority the Revd. Dr. George Oliver. I hope you’ll enjoy “The Universal Language of Masonry”

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  • Symbolic Masonry

    Good evening Quarrymen This weekend’s video is a collection of presentations exploring aspects of Masonic Symbolism: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 The philosophy of Freemasonry 08:55 The Arithmetic of Freemasonry 1 28:19 The Arithmetic of Freemasonry 2 46:38 The Arithmetic of Freemasonry 3 57:29 The ineffable name 1:16:32 Why Symbolism?

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  • This Weekend …

    Good evening Quarrymen This weekend we’re going back to look at some more ‘hidden gems’ from the channel archives. Please join us for a compendium of videos exploring the symbolic side of the Craft: 1. The Philosophy of Freemasonry 2. The Arithmetic of Freemasonry Part 1 3. The Arithmetic of Freemasonry Part 2 4. The…

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  • An extract from ‘Chapters of Masonic History’ By Bro. H.L. HAYWOOD, and first published in ‘THE BUILDER’ November 1923. Please consider supporting the work of the channel by becoming a member or visiting our store. Your support will assist us to continue and enhance the channel. Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUcTX1SySa4M9sarg6075sA/join Store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUcTX1SySa4M9sarg6075sA/store

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  • Our Medieval Origins

    Good evening Quarrymen This weekend’s video, as selected by our wonderful Fellowcraft channel members, comes from the pen of the distinguished Bro. H.L.Haywood. Let’s take an in-depth look at the foundations of the Craft …

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  • This is a lengthy anonymous presentation which asks some intriguing questions. From the style and tone it was clearly written in the late 19th or early 20th century. I suspect it is from the pen of AE Waite. In the interests of length, I did elide a lengthy discursive passage about Graeco-Roman religious practices. Please…

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  • Beyond the Horizon

    Good evening Quarrymen The votes are in, and this weekend’s video, as selected by our Channel Fellowcraft members, will be …

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  • Level and Plumb

    This anonymous work from June 1924 makes some interesting, and at time controversial, observations about the significance of the Level and Plumb in Masonic tradition. I was particularly intrigued by the author’s attitude to ‘Equality’ both in a Masonry and societal context. Perhaps not a fashionable viewpoint 100 years later!

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  • This weekend

    Good evening Quarrymen Our Fellowcraft members were given a choice of topics for this weekend’s video: The Holy Royal Arch of Jerusalem The Level and Plumb … and the winner is:

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  • This week’s video looks into the story of Ahiman Rezon. These strange words were first used Masonically by Laurence Dermott as the title of the Book of Constitutions, printed in 1756, used by the Ancient Grand Lodge in London. Despite centuries of research their meaning remains unclear. Please consider supporting the work of the channel…

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  • A Masonic Mystery

    Good evening Quarrymen This weekend’s video (as voted by our YouTube channel members) looks at a topic completely new to me. I learned a lot making it and I hope you enjoy it! If you’d like to support the channel further, please consider becoming a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUcTX1SySa4M9sarg6075sA/join or visit the From the Quarries Merchandise…

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  • A short selection of peaceful meditations on the meaning of Masonry through extracts taken from the ‘Masonic Review’ of 1851 and ‘The Builder Magazine’ of 1915. Please consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or visiting our store. Your support will assist us to maintain and enhance the channel. Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUcTX1SySa4M9sarg6075sA/join Store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUcTX1SySa4M9sarg6075sA/store

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