Charismatic figures of high social rank became essential to Freemasonry, especially after the dark and difficult years of the early nineteenth century that some lodges had experienced. These influential figures attracted aspiring social-climbing men to the lodges that they were … Continue reading →
In this current economic climate where numerous live venues up and down the country have closed, it’s extremely refreshing to see a new one not only open, but also doing very well indeed. The Alchemy which opened last year in … Continue reading →
I was honoured to be asked to present a talk on the York Grand Lodge at Criterion Chapter of Installed First Principals which meets at the Masonic Hall at Hoyle Court in Otley near Shipley in West Yorkshire. Hoyle Court … Continue reading →
The book I’m currently researching examines the lost Rites and rituals of Freemasonry, a fascinating subject matter that has led me down some extremely interesting pathways. Indeed, pathway is the key word here, as many eighteenth century Freemasons longed to … Continue reading →
There were a number of Freemasons involved in the American War of Independence and the French Revolution; prominent men such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Lafayette, and Jean Paul Marat. The revolution that emerged in Latin America also involved a … Continue reading →
Un número de Francmasones estuvieron involucrados en la Guerra de Independencia de los Estados Unidos de América y la Revolución Francesa; hombres prominentes como George Washington, Benjamín Franklin, Lafayette, y Jean Paul Marat. La revolución que surgió en América Latina … Continue reading →
“You may have read or at least seen his numerous blog posts and his books, but did you know that Dr. David Harrison is a trained archeologist and also a recording musician? Dr. Harrison’s versatile work is hard to miss … Continue reading →
In Christopher Rawdon: The Lost Philanthropist I examine the life
My next book will be my first non-Masonic work, it will examine the 19th century Liverpool merchant and philanthropist Christopher Rawdon. Rawdon was also a Unitarian, and a theme that is discussed in the book examines how Unitarianism was an … Continue reading →
In Freemasonry, we are used to seeing and understanding our Masonic symbols, as taught to us in our ritual and our further studies. But symbols have been used throughout the millennia for many different Orders, religions, aristocratic families and indeed, … Continue reading →
