Masonry Collection

Arms granted to the Carpenters Company of London, 6th Edward IV, 1466
KW278004 Arms granted to the Carpenters Company of London, 6th Edward IV, 1466, from The History of Freemasonry, volume II, published by Thomas C

Building and masonry tools
Various building and masonry tools, including a saw, a mallet, chisels, hatchets, a trowel and a hammer

Masonic chart. Date c1872

Washington as a Freemason. George Washington, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, in masonic attire, holding scroll

NATI2D-00054
Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park, Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins, Colorado. Digital photograph

Big Ben under Scaffold
Big Ben covered with scaffolding as the masonry is repaired and cleaned

Hadrians Wall
Britains chief Roman monument, the fort on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland, near Hexham. A section of the wall showing solid Roman masonry, eight feet thick and originally 12feet high

Builders at work in the foreground, with partially completed buildings in the background

Freemasons Hall, Quetta, Balochistan, British India
Freemasons Hall (McMahon Lodge), Quetta, Balochistan, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

Bactrian Camel. Ukraine
Bactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus) at the Genoese Fortress. Sudak. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Freemason seal of the 19th century with different symbols as the Seal of Solomon or Star of David. Metals. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Anasazi / Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling, Betatakin
Betatakin, a cliff-dwelling of the Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloans, circa 1250-1300 AD, within Navajo National Monument, Arizona. Photograph

Japanese masonry Dragon. Date: circa 1910s

Seal of the United Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England, 1817, from The
KW277992 Seal of the United Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England, 1817, from The History of Freemasonry, volume II, published by Thomas C

Mexico - Teotihuacan - Temple of Quetzacoatal
Mexico - Teotihuacan - Aztec Pyramid Temple of Quetzalcoatl ( The Temple of the Feathered Serpent ) - elaborate exterior stone carving with dragon and lizard heads

Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery
A very early photograph of Leeds Workhouse from Burmantofts Cemetery, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The workhouse, designed by William Perkin and Elisha Backhouse

Secret Societies (nineteenth century). Initiation ceremony of a new member. Colored engraving

Tholos Tomb / Mycenae
Schliemann dubbed this majestic building the Treasury of Atreus but the capstone-topped ashlar corbelled masonry is actually that of a Tholos tomb

The Jacobean stone screen in the hall, Bramshill, Hampshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306243 The Jacobean stone screen in the hall, Bramshill, Hampshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built by Edward Zouche)

Thessaloniki, Greece - Cobblers - Arch of Galerius
Thessaloniki, Greece - Cobblers working beneath the 4th century Triumphal Arch of Galerius (part of the Rotunda Complex). Date: circa 1910s

Fabulous Arab Doorway - Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
An absolutely fabulous Arab Doorway in the port town of Sidi Bou Said Tunisia, with a pair of knockers for the main decorated wooden doors (for ease of knocking when on a camel or on horseback)

Trier, Germany - St Matthias Abbey
Germany - Trier. The oldest City in Germany - St Matthias Abbey Date: 1909

Initiation of a Mistress of Egypt in the Egyptian Rite (engraving)
3100802 Initiation of a Mistress of Egypt in the Egyptian Rite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Mistress of Egypt in the Egyptian Rite)

Washington as a Master Mason, pub. 1870 (colour lithoraph)
2652868 Washington as a Master Mason, pub. 1870 (colour lithoraph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Workers Progress Administration masonry bridge over Brazos River, Texas Highway 16, in Palo Pinto County

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617027 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617021 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617020 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617016 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Postcard showing the Newburgh Masonic Temple. Although it is considered a historic landmark
5616784 Postcard showing the Newburgh Masonic Temple. Although it is considered a historic landmark, the Newburgh Masonic Temple sits abandoned and vandalized in Cleveland

Stone knot, possibly a central feature of a gable end of the court in which it is displayed
BEN85402 Stone knot, possibly a central feature of a gable end of the court in which it is displayed, from the Early Islamic palace attributed to caliph Walid II (reigned 743-4) probably 740s (photo)

Masonic Seal, engraving from the book The History of Freemasonry, Volume III, pub. by Thomas C. Jack in London, 1883
3501397 Masonic Seal, engraving from the book The History of Freemasonry, Volume III, pub. by Thomas C. Jack in London, 1883; (add.info.: Masonic Seal)

Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843
530614 Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617033 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617031 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617029 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617018 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617012 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617011 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617009 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Masonic Seal, United Grand Chapter, London 1817, from the book The History of Freemasonry, Volume II, pub. by Thomas C
3501398 Masonic Seal, United Grand Chapter, London 1817, from the book The History of Freemasonry, Volume II, pub. by Thomas C. Jack in London, 1883; (add.info.: Masonic Seal)

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617030 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617026 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617022 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617019 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal
5617010 Edwardian British postcard satirising freemasons. Circa 1908. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons

Masonic Frontispiece. From the book The Connoisseur Illustrated published 1903
2915280 Masonic Frontispiece. From the book The Connoisseur Illustrated published 1903.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

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"Masonry: Unveiling the Ancient Craft and its Enduring Legacy" Step into the world of masonry, where secrets are whispered through Masonic charts and symbols. Discover the hidden connections between historical figures like George Washington, who was not only a founding father but also a Freemason. Explore the artistry behind building with stone as you witness skilled craftsmen wielding their masonry tools with precision and expertise. From chisels to trowels, these instruments shape structures that stand the test of time. NATI2D-00054 captures an iconic moment in history when Big Ben stands tall under scaffolding, showcasing how even grand landmarks require maintenance from master masons. Delve into the realm of art as "The Magic of the Flute" mesmerizes viewers on canvas. This oil painting transports us to another dimension where music intertwines with stonework, creating harmony beyond words. Travel back in time to Hadrian's Wall, an awe-inspiring testament to ancient masonry techniques. Marvel at its sheer magnitude and imagine builders meticulously placing each stone along this monumental structure. Witness builders at work in Freemasons Hall located in Quetta, Balochistan during British India. Their craftsmanship echoes throughout history as they construct architectural marvels that still captivate our imagination today. Uncover unexpected connections across continents as a Bactrian Camel roams Ukraine—a reminder that masonic influences transcend borders and cultures. Peer into the past through a 19th-century Freemason seal adorned with intricate designs—a symbol of unity among members who shared secret knowledge passed down through generations. Marvel at Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwellings like Betatakin—an architectural wonder carved within towering cliffs—showcasing indigenous peoples' mastery over stone construction techniques centuries ago. Intriguing and enigmatic, masonry continues to fascinate us with its rich history spanning civilizations worldwide.