ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE Arthur was a Scottish writer born on 22 May 1859 and would go on to become famous as the creator of the detective Sherlock Holmes. He studied at the University of Edinburgh's Medical School where he achieved the Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Surgery qualifications. Whilst he was a medical student, Conan Doyle was profoundly
On a wet Saturday morning, the luminaries of the Paralympics and the world's media descended on humble Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the Paralympics, for a far-from-humble event: the lighting of the Paralympic Flame. Buckinghamshire Freemasons were asked to volunteer to aid in the organisation and running of the event; taking up posit
On Saturday June 29th, over 150 people took their next regular step in Freemasonry. 650 people attended this once in a lifetime moment. BIG 1-2-3 was four months in planning and 14 hours in the delivery with a core team of 25 people, supported by over 50 lodges in the province. For Daniel, it was a a magical experience to take his second degree i
Buckinghamshire has 117 lodges that meet at 16 Centres across the county throughout the year. This is the diary for the coming month. If there is a location & day that suits your home and work life and you are interested in finding out more, please reach out to our membership team who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have
Discover how the is harnessing technology to elevate the experience for its members.This engaging webinar features Hugh-Douglas Smith, the Chief Information Officer of UGLE, and an esteemed Freemason hailing from the Hallstone Province of Buckinghamshire. Hugh is at the forefront of Project 2023, a pioneering initiative to develop a membership sys
You may not realise that Freemasonry is made of a number of different 'Progressive Orders'. This series will explain these various Orders and how they are linked. Mark Master MasonsThe full title of this Order is Mark Master Masons of England and Wales, and its District and Lodges Overseas. It is more familiarly known as ‘Mark’. Meetings of Mark Ma
On Saturday June 29th, over 150 people took their next regular step in Freemasonry. 650 people attended this once in a lifetime moment. BIG 1-2-3 was four months in planning and 14 hours in the delivery with a core team of 25 people, supported by over 50 lodges in the province. For Lawrence, it was a whirlwind chain of events."As a 4-week-old hea
COUNT BASIE Jazz icon Count Basie, the “King of Swing,” was a member of Wisdom Lodge No. 102 in Chicago, Illinois. The great jazz pianist and composer William James "Count" Basie helped establish swing music as one of jazz’s most popular styles. Brother Basie was known for his good humor, relaxed demeanor, and passion for his craft. He was born in
St. Martin's Lodge, No. 2812, located in Fenny Stratford, has a rich history intertwined with the local community and broader Masonic traditions. The lodge was established with ten petitioners, and its consecration took place on July 21, 1900, at the High Street Schools in Fenny Stratford. The ceremony was led by The Rt. Hon. Lord Addington, the Pr
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