What Is Freemasonry, you may well ask. Grand Lodge have just released a new video for anyone curious about WHY we enjoy being Freemasons. And enjoyment is a big part of it.
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Many men of letters were Freemasons, Robert Burns and Rudyard Kipling come readily to mind, but Goethe, who was truly multi-talented was also a Freemason. Born this day in 1749.
#Goethe#Germans#Freemasons#Scientists#Lawyers#Authors#Poetry
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Sir Alexander Fleming FRS FRSE FRCS died this day in 1881. Scottish biologist, physician, microbiologist, pharmacologist & #Freemason. One of Time magazine's 100 Most Important People of the 20th century.
"One sometimes finds what one is not looking for."
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We're open until 5pm! If you're in Bicester come along and visit us and ask questions. Plus BBQ and Bar (guest brewery Wriggly Monkey), Masonic displays upstairs and charity displays downstairs. Everyone welcome.
#Freemasons#Oxfordshire
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#Freemasons in #Bicester invite you to come along and visit us and ask questions. THIS SATURDAY from noon to 5pm. BBQ and Bar (guest brewery Wriggly Monkey), Masonic displays upstairs and charity displays downstairs. Everyone welcome. #Masonry#Oxfordshire
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Bro Eddie Rickenbacker died this day in 1973 following a remarkable action-packed life. A record 8 DFCs, one converted to Medal of Honor.
#USArmy#Indianapolis#EasternAirLines#Freemasonry
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Bro Robert Burns, died this day 1796. One of the best loved poets in the World and a keen Freemason.
Auld Lang Syne; A Red, Red Rose; A Man's a Man for A' That; To a Mouse; Tam o Shanter; Scots Wha Hae.
#RobertBurns#Poetry#Freemasons#BurnsNight
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While everyone is rightly celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings, let's remember Brother John Glenn, born this day in 1921, first American to orbit the Earth.
#NASA#Moon#MoonLanding50#Freemasonry
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They do things differently in America. Over here we all wear dark suits, white shirts and black tie. Well okay, I guess that is our national dress when you think about it. Just add a bowler hat and you're done. The real message is that the principles of Freemasonry are universal.
Bro Edmund Burke died this day 1797. Championed the rights of the American colonies; called for abolition of slavery; condemned behaviour of East India Company; Father of British Conservatism
#USA#India#philosophy#Conservative#Freemasonry
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Bro Ernest Borgnine died this day in 2012, it's always nice to see a brother achieve 50 years in Masonry, and also nice when it's someone who has had a very busy life - Masonry was obviously important to him.
#HOLLYWOOD#Oscars#Freemasons
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Arthur Conan Doyle died this day 1930. A prolific writer his works include fantasy and science fiction stories (Professor Challenger; Brigadier Gerard) as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction & historical novels.
#Sherlock#Holmes#Freemasons
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Brother Garibaldi, born this day in 1807, one of the four Fathers of the Fatherland of Italy, a global revolutionary and an enthusiastic Freemason.
#Italy#Italian#Freemasons#Liberty
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