The Grand Master's Throne Chair
I'm afraid this load contains photos not well-composed or taken. I'm not skillful in taking indoors, low-light photos. Plus we were also seated and could not freely walk around for most of the time inside this Grand Hall here, as our wonderful tour guide was explaining to us the symbols and interesting facts of this massive meeting hall.
The Freemasonry is full of sometimes mysterious symbols of Medieval, Middle-Eastern, Roman, Greek, Christian, Jewish, Royal, mythical, astronomical, astrological and geometrical origins.
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The Freemasons believe in higher power and the importance of morality but Freemasonry is not a religion by itself, but members are expected to have a religious or spiritual belief. As such, a Mason (as Freemasons are often known as) may be a Protestant, Catholic, Muslim, Buddhist, Jew or any other religion. The Masons perform ceremonies and rituals and take solemn oaths concerning their behaviour both in the Lodge and in society. Members also promise to keep confidential the way they recognise each other when visiting another Lodge. Because of that, the Masons over the centuries have always had a reputation for being a secret society. Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of the less fortunate and help for those in need.
As it happens, 2017 will mark the 300th anniversary of the United Grand Lodge of England, and no doubt there would be special events. The Hall is open for free/ pay-what-you-can guided tours everyday except for Sundays. For more info, visit their web site:
The Grand Master's Throne Chair
I'm afraid this load contains photos not well-composed or taken. I'm not skillful in taking indoors, low-light photos. Plus we were also seated and could not freely walk around for most of the time inside this Grand Hall here, as our wonderful tour guide was explaining to us the symbols and interesting facts of this massive meeting hall.
The Freemasonry is full of sometimes mysterious symbols of Medieval, Middle-Eastern, Roman, Greek, Christian, Jewish, Royal, mythical, astronomical, astrological and geometrical origins.
xxxxxxx
The Freemasons believe in higher power and the importance of morality but Freemasonry is not a religion by itself, but members are expected to have a religious or spiritual belief. As such, a Mason (as Freemasons are often known as) may be a Protestant, Catholic, Muslim, Buddhist, Jew or any other religion. The Masons perform ceremonies and rituals and take solemn oaths concerning their behaviour both in the Lodge and in society. Members also promise to keep confidential the way they recognise each other when visiting another Lodge. Because of that, the Masons over the centuries have always had a reputation for being a secret society. Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of the less fortunate and help for those in need.
As it happens, 2017 will mark the 300th anniversary of the United Grand Lodge of England, and no doubt there would be special events. The Hall is open for free/ pay-what-you-can guided tours everyday except for Sundays. For more info, visit their web site: