History
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A collection of reflections on different aspects of Masonic History from the archive:
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend, another selection of ‘hidden gems’ from the Archive … ‘Aspects of Masonic History’. Premiering on YouTube Saturday 20 July. 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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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This is an anonymous presentation from May of 1934. “Fellowcrafts receive several admonitions and exhortations regarding the Sciences of Geometry and astronomy, and many an initiate has wondered just how far his duty should carry him in undertaking anew the study of branches of mathematics which are associated in his with much troubled effort in…
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LET’S CELEBRATE SOME MILESTONES! Today is From the Quarries’ Fourth Birthday … it is also the day that we’ve hit 10 000 Subscribers on YouTube! I can’t help but feel that is a good omen. (365 x 4 + 2 leap days over 10000. I’m sure someone can help me with the numerology 😇) I…
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This video explores how Freemasonry in France experienced significant transformation during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, a period marked by political upheaval and societal reformation. Freemasonry played a unique role in the socio-political landscape of France from the late 18th to the early 19th century. There are four sections to the video:
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend’s paper delves into the intriguing history of Freemasonry during the tumultuous era of the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the unique role Masons played as prisoners of war. It explores how approximately 200,000 members of the French Army, including Freemasons, were captured and incarcerated in England. Despite the harsh conditions, these…
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Good evening Quarrymen, Coming this weekend … “Are we not taught that every character, emblem or symbol in Freemasonry has a peculiar meaning? There is need for a careful explanation of them all. Especially is this so, I think, in the case of the ” All Seeing Eye,” since it is seldom referred to directly…
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