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Contained within these pages of historical documents, you will find various documents, information , and articles related to the history of Freemasonry; also, certain facts or stories handed down through word or mouth and then transcribed may be included.  It is hoped that you will find this information useful in your quest to Learn and seek further information, some of which is the basis for modern Freemasonry

 

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bullet Collection of Masonic Tracing Boards
bulletA wonderful Collection of Masonic Tracing Boards Courtesy of  W. Bro. Ray Robinson Mullewa Day Lodge No. 105 The Grand Lodge of Western Australia exists on the Pietre-Stones Review of Freemasonry website; this site is a good read also.

 

bullet Famous Freemasons. A Talk to our less senior Brethren
bulletLecture first given to the Menorah Lodge No 7195 (now amalgamated with the Joseph Lister Lodge No. 8032) on the 50th anniversary of 'D' day. June 6th. 1944. Adapted from an idea for a Toast to the Initiates by W. Bro. Terry Waghorn RN, late Provincial Grand Master of the Mark Degree in the Province of Cornwall who participated in that great battle. United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE)
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bullet Regius Manuscript THE OLD CHARGES: THE REGIUS MANUSCRIPT
bulletThe Regius Manuscript Translated is one of the oldest Masonic Documents to be discovered. It was written between 1350 and 1450 A.D. with the preponderance of authority dating it at about 1390. It is in the form of a rude epic poem and probably the work of a priest or monk who had access to older Masonic documents.
bulletAccording to a philosophical study undertaken by British Museum experts, the Manuscript dates from approximately 1390. Published by James O. Halliwell in 1840, it was mentioned in an inventory of John Theyer's library in 1670. The latter was sold to Robert Scott, with a new inventory dated 1678. The Manuscript then became the property of the Royal Library until 1757 (hence its name Regius), at which time it was donated to the British Museum by King George II.

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