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The History of Freemasons’ Hall in London, England
Situated in the city of Westminster in London, England, Freemasons’ Hall is perhaps the most significant Masonic landmark found anywhere in the United Kingdom. After all, Freemasonry originated in the UK, and whether you believe it was in Scotland or…
Who Was the First Grand Master of Freemasonry?
As announced in the Book of Constitutions of the Free-masons in 1723, Anthony Sayer was the first Grand Master of the first Grand Lodge of England, formed in 1717. Sayer was born in 1672 in London, and was a bookseller…
Is Less Secrecy the Key to Attracting Younger Members to Join Freemasonry?
To begin this discussion, we point you to a 2018 piece by ABC Australia that suggests Freemasonry is attracting younger members thanks to ‘less secrecy and [by] tapping into social media.’ In the not-so-distant past, you would be hard pushed…
The Anti-Masonic Party’s Attempt to Outlaw Freemasonry in America
It’s no secret that Freemasonry has its many outspoken and vehement critics across society. From the leaders of the Catholic church to social and political commentators, there are many people willing to openly chastise Freemasonry for a whole variety of…
UGLE University Scheme is an Excellent Way to Recruit Younger Freemasons
The first university Lodge, Apollo University Lodge, was founded at Oxford in 1819. It was closely followed by the Isaac Newton University Lodge established at Cambridge, meaning both of the UK’s premier learning institutions had Masonic representation for their students…
The Origins of the Double-Headed Eagle of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
Anyone who is familiar with the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry will know of its instantly recognizable emblem – the double-headed eagle. The eagle is proudly adorned on Scottish Rite regalia and has been used within Freemasonry since…
Brother Robert Burns
And you, farewell! Whose merits claim Justly that highest badge to wear: Heav’n bless your honour’d noble name, To Masonry and Scotia dear! A last request permit me here, – When yearly ye assemble a’, One round, I ask it…
The Interconnectedness of Freemasonry
Brothers quickly learn that Freemasonry is not just about the self. It’s the chance for men to be part of something more significant than their own lives, and provides them with a platform from which to explore their very existence…
Five Statistics About Freemasonry in America that Every Mason Needs to Know
With many brothers concerned with the occurrences and practices of their Masonic lodges, they don’t always direct their attention to figures and statistics that indicate the prevalence of the Craft in the United States of America more generally. In this…
