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Encyclopedia > The Library and Museum of Freemasonry

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The Library and Museum of Freemasonry is a library and registered museum in central London, England, covering Freemasonry. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the  United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified  -  by Athelstan 927 AD  Area  -  Total 130... The Masonic Square and Compasses. ...


The museum has a collection of objects including Masonic decoration, such as clocks, furniture, glassware, jewelry, porcelain, pottery, regalia and silver. Displayed items include belongings of famous Freemasons such as King Edward VII and Winston Churchill. American Square & Compasses Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternal organization. ... Edward VII King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Emperor of India His Majesty King Edward VII (9 November 1841–6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King of the Commonwealth realms, and the Emperor of India. ... Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC (Can) (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British politician, soldier in the British Army, orator, and strategist, and is studied as part of the modern British and world history. ...


The library and museum are open Monday to Friday 10am–5pm and entry is free of charge.



The Library and Museum of Freemasonry holds, in addition to its core Masonic collections, a wide selection of items relating to Friendly Societies such as the Oddfellows, Foresters and many other societies both current and dead. A large collection of Friendly Societies books, documents and objects have been donated to the Library and Museum by Mr Marc Quigley-Ferriday, of Par in Cornwall, who is a well known member of both the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, and the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society, as well as a Freemason in Cornwall.


The Library and Museum is run by a Board of Management, and is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. Reistered Charity No. 1058497 The Director is Mrs Diana Clements. Other staff include, Mr Martin Cherry, the librarian and Mr Mark Dennis the Curator of the Museum. It is interesting to note, that neither the Librarian nor the Museum Curator is a Freemason.


The Library and Museum holds regular study days, and a large summer exhibition each year, as well as several smaller exhibitions during the course of the year.


The Library and Museum is open to the general public, and hourly tours of the building are given, including a tour of the Grand Temple. Use of the library is restricted to members who hold a Library card.


See also

  • Museum Mile, London

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