• The Masonic Witch Hunt of the 1980s

    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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  • Send them to Prison!

    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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  • Military Masons!

    Military Masons!

    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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  • Military Lodges

    Military Lodges

    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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  • The Tyler – New Video

    This charming and well researched presentation was written by Auri Spigelman. It was first published in the California Freemason in the Spring of 1993. 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…

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  • Without the Lodge

    Without the Lodge

    Good evening Quarryfolk “God bless the Old Tyler! How long has he truged Through sunshine and storm with his “summonses due” No pain nor fatigue the Old Tyler has gruged To serve the great Order, Freemasonry, and you”. Coming this Saturday …

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  • The Lambskin Apron – New Video

    This presentation is taken from some handwritten notes in my possession, they appear to be a transcription of a Short Talk Bulletin from November 1927. 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…

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  • In Masonic symbolism the Lambskin Apron holds precedence

    It is the initial gift of Freemasonry to a candidate, and at the end of life’s pilgrimage it is reverently placed on his mortal remains and buried with his body in the grave. New video coming this Saturday …

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  • Zerubbabel’s Temple

    This presentation was first delivered by Rt. Ex. Comp. A. J. McC. Stoney in research Chapter No. 100 of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland. It is dated 27th October 1959. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content.…

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  • What is a Mason?

    What is a Mason?

    This is an impassioned presentation by Bro. Charles H. Tupper MPS. Initially I thought that the author was the famous early 20th century Canadian politician of that name, but from the language of the text it was clearly written at a later date, probably the 1970s or 80s. If you have content that you’d like…

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  • Have you ever wondered …

    What is a Mason? This question is often asked by those who are not yet members and by those who have been in lodge for some time. This question is often a difficult one to answer. We know that we enjoy being Masons but do not know how to explain this. This weekend’s video will…

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  • Welcome to ‘Jesting Pilate’

    As announced two days ago, we’re very excited to announce that Jesting Pilate is now live! To begin your journey with “Jesting Pilate,” visit the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4pi6IV11ZijThyJuisneew  and the official website at https://fromthequarries.com/jesting-pilate/ . Jesting Pilate is an emanation From the Quarries – https://fromthequarries.com/

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  • Good morning Quarrymen As promised, I have a major announcement this week Unfortunately, owing to work commitments there won’t be a new ‘From the Quarries’ video this weekend. However I do have some exciting news to announce! Announcing ‘Jesting Pilate’ Offering Access to the Western Hermetic Tradition “Jesting Pilate,” a new online platform dedicated to…

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  • Two new Videos!

    Two new Videos!

    A Response to Critics of Freemasonry – This anonymous presentation from the early 1990’s offers a reasoned and reasonable refutation of some of the criticisms that have been made of Freemasonry by religions and religious groups. The Story of Hiram Abiff – This presentation was written by William Harvey and first published in 1919. If…

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  • Who was Hiram Abiff?

    Good evening Quarrymen Coming this weekend is a short text from one of the most widely published of Masonic authors, William Harvey. Stand by until Saturday when we’ll explore “The Story of Hiram Abiff”!

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  • A SPECIAL GIFT TO CELEBRATE OUR THIRD BIRTHDAY!

    Today, April 6, is our third birthday (and I’ve just paid another year’s subscription on the fromthequarries.com domain to prove it 😉)! We’ve certainly got a lot to celebrate – Over 4000 subscribers (3500 on YouTube alone), more than 500 videos published, 300+ texts in the library and a massive 238 000 video views. 🥳…

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  • Why do people fear the Craft?

    Good morning Quarryfolk We are quickly heading towards the third Birthday of From the Quarries and I’ve got some exciting news to share in the coming days! Before we get to that, this weekend’s video will be a nice, concise response to some of the more outlandish criticisms of the Craft. Stay tuned in the…

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