A few words
About Freemasonry
History
Our story begins in antiquity, but our future is written by our members.
1646 – Elias Ashmole wrote about his initiation in a Lodge in Warrington
1717 – Four London lodges form the premier grand lodge
1723 – Grand Lodge publishes its first rulebook
1755 – phœnix lodge consitituted in sunderland
1813 – formation of united grand lodge of england
1967 – HRH The Duke of Kent made Grand Master
2005 – phœnix lodge celebrates 250 years
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations, with origins tracing back to the medieval stonemasons who constructed our cathedrals and castles.
Many of Freemasonry’s well-known elements stem from this era. Medieval stonemasons traveled to various locations for work and used grips, words, and signs to prove their qualifications and distinguish themselves from unqualified builders. This was essential to ensuring the safety of the building that was being constructed.
Freemasonry employs building analogies to teach members how to lead productive lives that benefit their communities. While medieval stonemasons wore aprons and gloves to protect themselves while shaping stone, modern Freemasons gather to build friendships and communities rather than cathedrals and castles.
Many of Freemasonry’s well-known elements stem from this era. Medieval stonemasons traveled to various locations for work and used grips, words, and signs to prove their qualifications and distinguish themselves from unqualified builders. This was essential to ensuring the safety of the building that was being constructed.
Freemasonry employs building analogies to teach members how to lead productive lives that benefit their communities. While medieval stonemasons wore aprons and gloves to protect themselves while shaping stone, modern Freemasons gather to build friendships and communities rather than cathedrals and castles.
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