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The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry: The Hourglass

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 15, 2015 by David HarrisonNovember 16, 2015

The ‘winged hourglass’ has appeared in many eighteenth century Masonic exposes and on early Tracing Boards. The symbol represents mortality; the sands of time slipping away to the bottom of the glass. Time flies – and the symbol can be … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry: Mercury and Caduceus

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 13, 2015 by David HarrisonDecember 8, 2015

This is a silver symbol of Mercury holding his staff Caduceus, which was commonly used in many Masonic jurisdictions by the Deacons during the eighteenth century. After the union in England in 1813, it was replaced by the symbol of a … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry: Ouroboros and the symbol of infinity

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 9, 2015 by David HarrisonDecember 8, 2015

The Ouroboros and the symbol of infinity The symbol of infinity as a Masonic symbol can be seen in various exposes during the eighteenth century, seen as a snake or a even a rope twisted in a ‘figure-of-eight’ position, a never-ending … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry: The Beehive

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 4, 2015 by David HarrisonMarch 1, 2018
Mormon Beehive

The beehive is a very old Masonic symbol that is still used in many countries, but in England and Wales it was dropped after the Union of 1813. It can still be seen however in some older pre-Union lodges, for … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry: Introduction

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 1, 2015 by David HarrisonMarch 1, 2018
The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry

The quest for the lost symbols of Freemasonry is about more than just forgotten relics from the Masonic past, it’s about uncovering the true meaning and purpose of the Craft. Over the centuries the symbolic system of Freemasonry has been … Continue reading →

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Dr. David HarrisonDr David Harrison is a Masonic historian and leading academic expert on the study of Freemasonry. He has lectured at the University of Liverpool and Hope University, and has worked as an archaeologist, specializing in industrial archaeology in England.


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