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I have often been asked, “What is the most important thing in Freemasonry”. I have a short and simple answer, “ The Initiate”. When the first builder placed the first stone on the first foundation . He did this for the most basic of reasons, to create a place of protection for his family and [...]

As Freemasonry is a legend expressed in allegory and symbol, I feel it only proper to express my own thoughts in like manner. The right of passage to the 33rd degree in Freemasonry has for many hundreds of years been a complete mystery to the rank and file of the Masonic membership. However today I [...]

Grand Lodges, what is their purpose and who gives them their Authority. Well the simple answer is – you do. It is your decision which Lodge you join and why, But to do so you should be well informed about who they are. Often spoken about as the Mother of Modern Freemasonry, the ‘United Grand [...]

In 1748, the celebrated English artist and Francophobe, William Hogarth, surprisingly decided to take a holiday in France. His behaviour in France was appalling. He was ¡clamorously rude¢ to everyone he met. Whenever anybody admired a view, Hogarth sourly remarked: ¡What then? It is but French! Their houses are all gilt and bullshit!¢ Waiting in [...]