Masonic Lecturers and their Topics
The table below lists a number of masonic lecturers. All are distinguished masons, from this and other Provinces who may be prepared to visit your Lodge or Chapter to deliver their paper. Their contact details are shown together with a precis of the lectures they have available:
LECTURER |
CONTACT DETAILS |
TITLE & DURATION |
PRECIS |
Ivan Eastwood |
01282 - 422319 |
Early Lancashire Masonry |
As we all know in Lancashire Masonry did not begin in London in 1717 as they would have us believe. We can for sure prove that. |
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The influence of the Antients or Athol Masons |
The effect that these men had on English Masonry at the Union and to this day which can be seen in many lodges even now. |
Ivan Eastwood |
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The Importance of the Military Lodges |
These Masons took our Order around the world in the most unusual and interesting way, not possible for us to understand today |
David Anderton |
0151 722 9823 |
From Labour to Refreshment |
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David Harrison |
davidharrison@blueyonder.co.uk |
The Royal Arch |
The author’s personal view of the Royal Arch and what it means to him as a Mason. |
Derek Hughson |
Derek.hughson@talktalk.net |
The Master’s Song |
This talk is accompanied by music enabling the audience to appreciate the many variations of the Master’s Song. |
Fred Lomax |
fredlomax@blueyonder.co.uk |
The George Washington Masonic Memorial, Alexandria, USA About 40 mins + question time. |
A slide and talk presentation and a tour of this beautiful Masonic building. Incorporating the story of the life of George Washington, 1st President of the USA and Freemason, includes many aspects of American Masonry About 40 mins |
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The Morgan Affair |
The affair, which, in the 1800’s, nearly brought about the demise of Freemasonry in USA and led to the formation of the Anti-Masonic political party. Morgan a Mason, went missing after threatening to disclose Masonic secrets. His body was never found. Was he murdered by Freemasons? |
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300 Years of Anti-Masonry About 35 mins |
From the first attack in 1698. The scurrilous attacks by Leo Taxil. The Morgan Affair, Papal Bulls and the demands of the Labour Government’s Home Affairs Select Committee in the 1990’s |
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Prince Hall Freemasonry |
A paper about African American Freemasonry in the USA. It has had a turbulent history related to its legitimacy. Prince Hall Masonry is now recognised in many jurisdictions. |
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Did Thomas Dunckerley Visit A Wigan Lodge |
A true story of an entry discovered in the original Cash Book of the Lodge of Sincerity, the forerunner of the Grand Lodge in Wigan, in 1790. Did the son of George II, and one of the greatest Masons of this country, really visit Wigan? |
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Anti-Masonry And The Southern Baptist Church, USA About 30 mins |
During The Period 1980-2000. Referring to the attacks made on Masonry in the USA by fundamentalists’ from the Southern Baptist Church and its influence on anti-Masonry in England. There is a very interesting local connection to the story |
Fred Lomax |
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The Last Great Rebellion |
A paper about the ‘Liverpool & Wigan Rebellion’, which led to split of the Province of Lancashire into West and East and the formation of the GRAND LODGE IN WIGAN which lived on independently for 90 years. |
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The Creation Of A Remarkable Masonic Document About 25 mins |
The Magna Charta of Masonic Freedom was written by the founders of what became the Grand Lodge In Wigan. It is an insight into why the ‘Liverpool Rebellion’ occurred shortly after the Union of the two Grand Lodges. |
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Ancient Charges, Ancient Charges & Regulations And The Old Charges About 20 mins |
An Ancient Charge is often read in a Lodge from the Book of Constitutions to remind Brethren of their responsibilities as Masons. The Ancient Charges and Regulations are read to the Master Elect at his Installation and are different from the former and then there are the Old Charges. What are they, when and where did they come from? This paper explains it all |
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Ancient York Masonry |
York is an ancient city and one of the most visited cities in England. It also has a long history of Masonic activity stretching back before the formation of the first Grand Lodge in 1717. This paper explores that history. |
Fred Lomax |
fredlomax@blueyonder.co.uk |
The US One Dollar Bill |
It has been suggested numerous times that the one dollar bill displays numerous Masonic symbols put there by the founders of the nation. Is this true? The facts are explored. |
Fred Lomax |
fredlomax@blueyonder.co.uk |
Masonic Impostors |
False claims for charity by Masonic impostor’s was a major problem for |
Bill Harwood |
wh@live.co.uk |
The Chamber of Reflection |
The chamber of reflection is one of the most thought-provoking and mysterious experiences in Freemasonry. Some of us may be familiar with the concept of a chamber of reflection, some may even have experienced it, |
Peter Mason |
petermason5@talktalk.net |
The ‘Hidden Mysteries’ of the 3rd Degree Tracing Board. About 45 mins. |
Illuminated (PowerPoint) presentation explaining some of the hidden and hitherto unexplained meanings behind the symbols on the 3rd Degree Tracing Board. |
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The Beginnings of Freemasonry in Lancaster and District. About 40 mins |
A talk about the arrival of Freemasonry in Lancaster in 1789 (Power Point assisted) |
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Francis Dukinfield Astley – The last Provincial Grand Master of Lancashire About 20 mins. |
A delve into Astley’s life and death and the division of the |
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The Royal Arch Certificate |
Illuminated presentation of the Royal Arch |
Peter Mason |
petermason5@talktalk.net |
Why should I join the Royal Arch ? About 40 mins |
A talk for Master Masons in a Craft Lodge examining all the |
Michael Munro |
01257 424289 Michael.Munro@online.rednet.co.uk |
The History of London Grand Rank |
The author a London Mason looks at the founding of London Grand Rank from its inception in 1933 and explains its development over subsequent years. Will be of particular interest to those who hold Provincial Grand Rank. |
Dennis Brierley |
01204 533644 |
In search of that which was lost |
A talk and slide presentation reflecting the inception and growth of operative masonry in the ancient middle eastern world. Includes views of the Red Rose city of Petra. Half as old as time itself. |
Dennis Brierley |
01204 533644 |
Brother Rudyard Kipling Poet and Author About 40 mins |
A Masonic biography punctuated with light hearyed quotes from Kipling’s more notable works. |
Dennis Brierley |
01204 533644 |
The Masonic World |
Inspired by the words “When the Sun is at it’s Meridian” A brief interlude of Masonic life in countries taken as the globe rotates on its axis. Some surprises even for lodge ‘elders’ |
Dennis Brierley |
01204 533644 |
English Craft Certificates |
How and when such certificates became introduced in both Antient and Modern lodges. |
Dennis Brierley |
01204 533644 |
Grand Lodge Certificates. Prior and Post Union |
The introduction and evolution of member’s certificates through the ages. Illustrated by numerous example |
Dennis Brierley |
01204 533644 |
Something about “Nothing” |
A cameo history of the 400 year old Mother Kilwinning Lodge No.0 Scottish Conts. The Mother Lodge of Scotland |
Dennis Brierley |
01204 533644 |
Wonderful Masons |
A plethora of men of world renown who were or have been members of the Craft. Set within a “theatre of dreams.” |
Dennis Brierley |
01204 533644 |
Robert Burns From the Cradle to the Grave |
A concise account of the life of Ayreshire’s famous bard and Freemason. Amply illustrated by slides |
Dennis Brierley |
01204 533644 |
Cracking the Masons Code |
An explanation of various ciphers used in the Craft in the past to pass secret messages. An opportunity to create your own lodge cipher. |
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Symbolism and Royal Arch Masonry About 45mins |
From whence it came. Chart illustrations with paper. |
Alex Sharp |
01942 242352 |
Talks on Scottish Freemasonry |
Some aspects of Scottish Freemasonry |
Neville Powell |
0151 291 0098 |
Elias Ashmole –First |
The story of the first English Freemasonry whose initiation at Warrington in 1646 was recorded in his diary |
Eric Picton |
01772 686264 |
Arithmetic in Freemasonry |
Aspects of arithmetic and its place in Freemasonry |
Eric Picton |
01772 686264 |
Geometry and Freemasonry |
Geometry is one of the seven liberal arts & sciences. This talks examines the place of geometry in freemasonry |
FRED'S FIVE MINUTE PAPERS
My intention in compiling these papers is to encourage the enquiring Mason to gain a better understanding of the Craft in a readily usable form and take only a few minutes to read. Each are one sheet of A4. As they are suitable for the less experienced Mason they may also help with our current programme related to retention of members.
I do not claim that all of the information contained is a result of my personal research and I have called upon the works of many eminent Masonic scholars including:
Neville Barker Cryer, Harry Carr, Bernard Jones, Frederick Smyth, Roy Wells, Harry Mendoza, Richard Sandbach, S. Brent Morris, Robert Macoy, Prof. Andrew Prescott, Wallace McLeod, Colin Dyer, Julien Rees and many others, which I duly acknowledge.
This new collection of papers on a wide range of Masonic topics and approved by the Province are now available for lodge use. They can be obtained in return for a donation to the East Lancashire 2015 Festival, which it is hoped will benefit substantially from the papers. As a guide for donations may I suggest about £5 per paper, which is what is being suggested in the Masonic magazine, The Square, in which these papers appear quarterly as a regular feature. Orders of five or more you get one free !!
TITLES
A FIT AND PROPER PERSON TO BE MADE A MASON
THE ALMONER AND CHARITY STEWARD
ANCIENT CHARGES
ANTI-MASONRY PART 1
ANTI-MASONRY PART 2
BIBLE OPENINGS
CALLING OFF AND CALLING ON
COLLARS
DID I (A 2 minute poem)
DO YOU REMEMBER ME
THE SIGN OF FIDELITY
FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
GAUNTLETS
GLOVES
THE GRAND LODGE IN WIGAN
HEART HAND BADGE SIGN
HINTS AND TIPS FOR THE NEW MASON
LANDMARKS
LODGE NAMES
MASONIC IMPOSTERS
MASONIC OBLIGATIONS
MASONIC SYMBOLISM
MUST WE FOLLOW RITUAL TO THE BOOK
OPENING IN WHICH DEGREE
PILLARS
PROVINCIAL OFFICERS
THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER
SO MOTE IT BE
STEWARDS
SYMBOLISM OF THE KEY
TENETS AND PRINCIPLES
THE ASHLARS
THE CANDIDATE
THE CHEQUERED PAVEMENT
THE CITY OF CHESTER AND ITS MASONIC SIGNIFICANCE
THE DEACONS
THE DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES
THE INNER GUARD
THE IMMEDIATE PAST MASTER
THE LETTER ‘G’
THE LODGE
THE MARK DEGREE
THE MASONIC APRON
THE OFFICE OF CHAPLAIN
THE ROYAL ARCH
THE SEVEN LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES
THE SIGN OF F AND THE SIGN R
THE SUMMER OF A MAN’S LIFE 3RD DEGREE
THE SYMBOLISM OF THE KEY
THE SYMBOLISM OF THE SWORD
THE TROUSER LEG
THE TWO GRAND LODGES
THE TYLER OR OUTER GUARD
THE VOLUME OF THE SACRED LAW IN THE LODGE
THE WARDENS
THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER
THE YORK RITE
THE 47TH PROPOSITION OF EUCLID
TO KEEP OFF ALL INTRUDERS AND COWANS TO MASONRY
TRACING BOARDS
WHAT IS A LEWIS
WHAT IS THE MANNER USUALLY OBSERVED AMONGST MASONS?
WHEN AND WHERE DID FREEMASONRY START PART 1
WHEN AND WHERE DID FREEMASONRY START PART 2
WHICH IS THE OLDEST LODGE
WHY THE SQUARE AND COMPASSES
WOMEN AND FREEMASONRY
This list is not exhaustive and other papers will be added as time permits. The author welcomes comments on any of the papers.
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Please contact:
W Bro. F.C.Lomax 01257 400237 or e-mail: fredlomax@blueyonder.co.uk. Home address:
3 Langley Close, Standish, Lancashire. WN6 0LS
PM Manchester Lodge for Masonic Research No. 5502
Past President of the Manchester Association for Masonic Research.
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