What is Freemasonry
Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest secular fraternal societies. The following information is intended to explain Freemasonry as it is practiced under the United Grand Lodge of England, which administers Lodges of Freemasons in England and Wales and in many places overseas.
Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas, which follow ancient forms, and use stonemasons' customs and tools as allegorical guides.
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Derbyshire website has additional information for potential and existing Freemasons.
Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas, which follow ancient forms, and use stonemasons' customs and tools as allegorical guides.
- Masonry consists of a body of men brought together for the sake of mutual intellectual,social and moral improvement.
- Masonry emphasises the duties of citizenship.
- Masonry offers no monetary advantages.
- Masonry supports a wide range of charities, both Masonic and non-Masonic
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Derbyshire website has additional information for potential and existing Freemasons.
