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What is the Difference Between AF&AM and F&AM Lodges?
After the foundation of the first Grand Lodge in England in 1717, a rival Grand Lodge arose less than two decades later, calling itself the Antients (or Ancients), whereby it intended to assert greater authenticity than the rival “modern” Grand Lodge. The Antients were also known as the Athol Masons, from their first Grand Master, [...]
Full StoryDavid Harrison: Reviews for the new book The Transformation of …
‘Although the history of Freemasonry is “to a great extent obscure”, Dr. David Harrison has produced a detailed historical work which might well be used as a reference for the serious student of Masonic history during the two hundred …
Full StoryDas Vergissmeinnicht
Das Vergissmeinnicht THE STORY BEHIND THIS BELOVED EMBLEM OF THE CRAFT IN GERMANY This being Memorial Day I was thinking about our last great war, World War II and our Brothers who fought. I was also mulling about the atmosphere that existed for Freemasons in Europe during those years leading up to the conflict. Here [...]
Full StoryBaal’s Bridge Square
The Warrant no.13 was issued to ‘Antient Union Lodge’ in Limerick, on the 22nd November 1732. However, this date only coincides with a time when records began for Antient Union Lodge 13. Lodge 13 have in their archives a old brass square that was found under the foundations of Baals Bridge. This Square dated 1507 [...]
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