Masonic Lodge Collection

Installation of the Duke of Newcastle at the Mechanics Hall, Nottingham, as Provincial... 1860. Creator: W Thomas
Installation of the Duke of Newcastle at the Mechanics Hall, Nottingham, as Provincial Grand Master of the Freemasons of Nottinghamshire, 1860

Alma Sanitarium, dining room, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Alma Sanitarium, dining room, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Alma Sanitarium, gentlemen's writing room, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Alma Sanitarium, gentlemen's writing room, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Alma Sanitarium, reception hall and office, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Alma Sanitarium, reception hall and office, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Alma Sanitarium, reception hall, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Alma Sanitarium, reception hall, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Alma Sanitarium, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Alma Sanitarium, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Masonic Temple, Saginaw, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Masonic Temple, Saginaw, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

'The Installation of the Duke of Clarence at Reading as Provisional Grand Master of the Berkshire F Creator
'The Installation of the Duke of Clarence at Reading as Provisional Grand Master of the Berkshire Freemasons, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Ceremonies At 16th and R. Church Not Built There, Later Built At 16th And Harvard St. Front, 3rd From Left, Samuel R

Masonic Certificate, 1796 (printed 1954). Creator: Paul Revere
Masonic Certificate, 1796 (printed 1954)

Samuel Liddell Mathers (1854-1918), 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Samuel Liddell Mathers (1854-1918), 1889. Private Collection

Rickford Chapel, near Blagdon, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Rickford Chapel near Blagdon, in the Mendip Hills of Somerset. Built in the 19th century as a Methodist Chapel, it is now a Masonic Lodge

Allegory of Freemasonry. Private Collection

Emblem of the Masonic Lodge Flaming Star. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Oxford Commemoration... 1863, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Oxford Commemoration: Reception under the Arch of Steel by the Apollo University Lodge of Freemasons, June 16, 1863, (1901)

The Prince of Wales First Installation as Grand Master of the Freemasons, April 28, 1875, (1901). Prince Albert Edward (1841-1910 future King Edward VII, shown seated in the throne on the right)

The Steps of Freemasonry. Artist: Anonymous
The Steps of Freemasonry. From a private collection

The French Freemasons initiation ceremony, 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
The French Freemasons initiation ceremony, 18th century. From a private collection

Frederick the Great as Freemason in 1740. Artist: Anonymous
Frederick the Great as Freemason in 1740. Found in the collection of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin

Table of Beliefs & Duties of a Freemason, 2nd half nineteenth century
CHT218682 Table of Beliefs & Duties of a Freemason, 2nd half nineteenth century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Earl of Zetland, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Earl of Zetland, 1844. Portrait of Thomas Dundas, 2nd Earl of Zetland, Grand Master of the Freemasons of England, holding the silver trowel with which he laid the foundation stone of

Freemasons (Templars), 1805. Private Collection

Prince Frederick of the Netherlands as Grand Master. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Masonic Plaque, Russia. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Masonic Master Apron, Russia. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Punch Bowl with Masonic Symbols. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of an Unknown Woman with Compass in her Hand (Praskovia Golitsyna?). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Lodge Room, showing decorative frieze, Masonic Temple, Birmingham, Alabama, 1924. From The Architectural Forum Volume XLI. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1924]

Italian Renaissance detail in the Lodge Room of the Masonic Temple, Birmingham, Alabama, 1924. From The Architectural Forum Volume XLI. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1924]

Balcony and dais in the Lodge Room of the Masonic Temple, Birmingham, Alabama, 1924. From The Architectural Forum Volume XLI. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1924]

Frontispiece to Freemasonry by Alexandre Lenoir. Private Collection

Masonic handshake. Symbol, End of 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
Masonic handshake. Symbol, End of 19th cen.. From a private collection

The French Freemasons ceremony, 1844. Artist: Anonymous
The French Freemasons ceremony, 1844. From a private collection

Master Mason Apron, 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Master Mason Apron, 18th century. From a private collection

The Masonic Values, 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Masonic Values, 18th century. From a private collection

Snake and Eye (from The Kneph. Official Journal of the Antient and Primitive Rite of Masonry), End of 19th cen.. From a private collection

Diorama: Masonic Germany (The Temple of Masonic Treasures), 1750. Artist: Anonymous
Diorama: Masonic Germany (The Temple of Masonic Treasures), 1750. From a private collection

Meeting of the Masonic Lodge, Vienna, 18th century. This was the Lodge to which the musician and composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) belonged

Diploma of the Masonic Lodge l Union Royale in The Hague, The Netherlands
Diploma of the Masonic Lodge " l Union Royale" in The Hague, The Netherlands, Paulus Constantijn la Fargue, 1774

Scaffolding at Masonic Building, Freemasons Hall, at Great Queen Street, London, England. Angled shot. Late 1940s

The Grand Orient of France (GODF). Masonic lodge

Brick Post Office and Dechambeau hotel, next to the wooden IOOF or Bodie Odd Fellows Lodge, a masonic lodge dating from 1878, on Main Street in the gold mining ghost town of Bodie

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The Masonic Lodge: A Journey Through History and Symbolism Step into the world of Freemasonry, where ancient traditions and allegories come to life. The Rickford Chapel, nestled near Blagdon in Somerset, serves as a testament to the rich history of this enigmatic organization. Here, secrets are whispered among brethren who gather under the watchful eye of the emblematic Flaming Star. In 1863, The Prince and Princess of Wales graced the Oxford Commemoration with their presence, showcasing the influence that Freemasonry held even amongst royalty. This mysterious society's allure is further heightened by an unknown creator's depiction of The Earl of Zetland in 1844 - a figure shrouded in intrigue. April 28 marked a significant moment when The Prince of Wales was first installed as Grand Master of the Freemasons. It was a ceremony steeped in tradition and symbolism that has been passed down through generations since Templar times in 1805. Not limited to British shores alone, Freemasonry spread its wings across Europe. In Russia, masonic plaques adorned walls while master aprons were worn with pride during rituals. Even punch bowls became vessels for masonic symbols - each sip shared amongst brothers reinforcing their bond. But what lies at the heart of this secretive brotherhood? A table from the second half of the nineteenth century reveals their beliefs and duties; values such as brotherly love, relief for those less fortunate, truthfulness, and fidelity resonate within every lodge around the world. Freemasonry transcends borders; it unites men from all walks of life under one common purpose - self-improvement through moral teachings wrapped in allegory. From princes like Frederick of Netherlands assuming leadership roles to anonymous craftsmen etching intricate designs on masonic artifacts throughout history – they all contribute to this timeless tapestry.