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History & Symbolism Oct 20, 2024

The Square and Compasses: A Short History

Where the most recognisable masonic emblem actually comes from, what the two tools mean together, and why the G sits at the centre.

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History & Symbolism Aug 30, 2024

Stonemasons guilds of the Middle Ages, the operative lodges of Scotland, and how speculative Masonry grew from humble beginnings.

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