Constitutions of the united grand lodge of antient free and. United grand lodge of england book of constitutions united grand lodge of england ugle was founded in 1717 and is the oldest masonic grand lodge in the world. The grand lodge having approved of this revised edition of the book of constitutions, the board of general purposes. The library and museum of the united grand lodge of england. The current edition, which includes all updates, is available for download in three sections. Book of constitutions craft rules sept 2016 281 kb book of constitutions craft plates may 2016 916 kb book of constitutions general index may 2016 258 kb book of constitutions grand charity dec 2015 52 kb.
Anderson was educated at the university of aberdeen, went to london and in 1710. The book of constitutions is the rule book of the united grand lodge of england that regulates all lodges and freemasons. The united grand lodge of england ugle is the governing masonic lodge for the majority of freemasons in england, wales and the commonwealth of nations. Together with the grand lodge of scotland, and the grand. One of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, the roots of modern freemasonry lie with the medieval stonemasons that built our castles and cathedrals, yet it is as relevant today as it was hundreds of years ago. Brethren, welcome to this march communication of mark grand lodge and to this special meeting where the focus has been on the work of the mark benevolent fund and the charities that the trustees, on your behalf, have worked with and supported, making a difference to the society in. Book of constitutions of the united grand lodge of england. The united grand lodge of england book of constitutions of the united grand lodge of england. They are the book of constitutions issued in 1723 and 1738. In 1792, the united grand lodge of massachusetts promulgated its own grand constitutions to govern the craft within. Eclaration grand lodge of british columbia and yukon. Constitutions of the united grand lodge of antient free and accepted masons of victoria containing the general charges, laws, rules and regulations adopted by grand lodge on december 21, 2011 including all amendments as at september 2017, grand lodge holding limited acn 007 143 151 this book is.
Constitutions of the united grand lodge of england 1908. The online version is fully searchable, whilst pdf copies can also be downloaded as follows. United grand lodge of england, london, united kingdom. The book of constitutions grand lodge of colorado page 1 constitution preamble we, the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of colorado, in order to form a more perfect fraternal union, and to provide for and promote the general welfare of the. United grand lodge of england ugle was founded in 1717 and is the oldest masonic grand lodge in the world.
The grand lodge of england was formed, as the first grand lodge in the world, by the coming together of four london lodges at the goose and gridiron tavern, st. This web page contains a list of all the grand lodges in the world which are recognised by ugle as at 26th august 2000 to the best of the authors knowledge and belief. To the united grand lodge of antient, free and accepted masons of england rule 110 1. Entick also reverted to the charges as drawn up in 1723 into which, especially the first, anderson had introduced various modifications in 1738, and those charges are the basis of the ancient charges to be found today in the constitutions of the united grand lodge of england, the only differences, except as regards the first charge, not. Book of constitutions for the united grand lodge of. Grand lodge of mark master masons address 10 march 2020. These references are exclusively in the commentary sections. The official website of freemasonry in nottinghamshire. The grand lodge was founded shortly after george i, the first hanoverian king of the kingdom of great britain, ascended to the throne on 1 august 1714 and the end of the first jacobite rising of 1715 officially, the grand lodge of england was founded in london on st. Book of constitutions general index 270 kb masonic charities freemasons make a major contribution to society through their own charities, as well as through donations. Book of constitutions means the general laws and regulations for the government of the craft of the united grand lodge of england from time to time. Also included is the booklet information and guidance for members of the craft and the the central masonic charity booklet.
Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england. Benjamin franklin, grand master of masons of pennsylvania. United grand lodge of england, 1970 grand lodge on. The ancient grand lodge of england, as it is known today, or the grand lodge of the most ancient and honourable fraternity of free and accepted masons according to the old constitutions granted by his royal highness prince edwin, at york, anno domini nine hundred and twenty six, and in the year of masonry four thousand nine hundred and twenty six as they described themselves on their.
It started with desaguliers dedication to the previous grand master, john montagu, 2nd duke of montagu. Constitutions of the antient fraternity of free and accepted. Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england masonic. The following are the principal editions of the book of constitutions to have been published since the formation of the united grand. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was produced in philadelphia by benjamin franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by james anderson who is identified as the author in an appendix printed in london in 1723. The book of constitutions grand lodge of colorado page 1 constitution preamble we, the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of colorado, in order to form a more perfect fraternal union, and to provide for and promote the general welfare of the masonic craft, do ordain and establish this constitution. Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england 2019 edition. From time to time the united grand lodge of england has deemed it desirable to set forth in precise form the aims of freemasonry as consistently practised under. Book of constitutions for the united grand lodge of england. I always welcome feedback and suggestions as to how this handbook may be further improved.
He was the son of james anderson, a member of the aberdeen lodge in 1670 and described as a glassier and measson. The book was submitted for approval to grand lodge, and published by order of the grand master in 1723, with the addition of the outgoing grand masters method of constituting a new masonic lodge. Handbook for the craft lodge director of ceremonies. Constitutions of the freemasons of the premier grand lodge of england, 17231784, and of the united grand lodge of england, 18151896, by william james hughan. The site features general information on freemasonry for those interested in becoming a freemason. With a complete facsimile of the rare appendix of a. Rule 110 of the book of constitutions currently provides.
A changing series of exhibitions portray the history of freemasonry. Book of constitutions general index 254 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft 2018 591 kb. Grand lodges in 18 it appears at the front of the book of constitutions of the united grand lodge of england. Constitutions of the antient fraternity of free and accepted masons, under the united grand lodge of england. John the baptists day, 24 june 1717, when four existing lodges gathered at the goose and gridiron alehouse in st. Chapters and the united grand lodge of england and, if applicable, the supreme grand chapter of royal arch masons of england. Each applicable masonic entity will be a data controller. This collective body is styled the supreme grand chapter of royal arch masons of england and is hereinafter referred to as the. Jones bristol masonic ritual 1st degree the c astle ritual by northumbrian past masters, 1986. Constitutions of the antient fraternity of free and. James anderson, the authorcompiler of the constitutions ii of 1723. The constitutions of the freemasons unl digital commons. Its author, laurence dermott, was grand secretary of the antient grand lodge from 1752 to 1771.
The book of constitutions, guarded by the tilers sword, reminds us that. The recorded history of grand lodge dates only from 1723 when the first minute book was commenced, and so for a contemporary account of the formation of grand lodge, and of the first six years of its existence, we have to depend almost exclusively on dr. The royal arch regulations taken from the 2019 edition of the book of constitutions are available for download in pdf format as a read only document. Chris marchmont provincial grand director of ceremonies october 2017 references. The grand constitutions have for many years referred to opinions given in moores freema sons monthly, a magazine published in boston between 1841 and 1873 and edited by charles w. Book of constitutions freemasons lodge under united. Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england online. Ugle installation return the provincial grand lodge of. Information for the guidance of members of the craft. Book of constitutions royal arch regulations by ugle issuu. Ahiman rezon, of the grand lodge of england according to the old institutions, also known as the antient grand lodge of england or the grand lodge of the antients, was first published in 1754. Constitutions of the antient fraternity of free and accepted masons, under the united grand lodge of england anon on. United grand lodge of england form provided under rules 159, 160, 163 and 164, book of constitutions application for admission to membership of meeting at district of lodge no registration form a d.
United grand lodge of england installation return of master, and return of wardens and of past masters of lodges under the english constitution, being subscribing members meeting at who claim a right to sit and vote in the united grand lodge, pursuant to rules 9 and 151, of the book of constitutions. Andersons constitutions of 1723 grand lodge of british. Constitutions of the united grand lodge of england b. Constitutions of the united grand lodge of antient. United grand lodge of england west lancashire freemasons. The library and museum of the united grand lodge of england houses one of the finest collections of masonic material in the world. Grand lodge, at the city of vancouver, this 12th day of july, c. All your masonic questions answered plus lodge info, news, events, diary, whats on and much, much. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america.
United grand lodge of england the grand lodge having approved of this revised edition of the book of constitutions, the board of general purposes has accordingly superintended its publication. The online version is fully searchable, whilst pdf copies can be downloaded as follows. Handbook for the craft lodge director of ceremonies 2017. It is a declaration that pure antient masonry consists of three degrees and no more, namely, those of the entered apprentice, the fellow craft, and the master mason, including the supreme order of the holy royal arch. List of grand lodges recognized by the united grand. Contains illustrations of all authorised jewels,chains collars and aprons. This form when completed by the candidate and his proposer and seconder is to be handed to the secretary of the lodge.
It is open to the public, monday to friday, free of charge. Welcome to the united grand lodge of england ugle, the governing body for freemasonry in england and wales. Book of constitutions for united grand lodge of england, including the constitutions for the supreme grand chapter. To all candidates being initiated, joining or rejoining a. It has over 300,000 members working in nearly 8,000 lodges throughout england and wales and 30,000 more members overseas. The bible will always be present in an english lodge but as the organisation welcomes men of many different. United grand lodge of england is the uks largest, secular fraternal and charitable organisation.
630 945 920 1446 1587 1264 163 492 1078 1579 946 322 1539 272 110 110 1635 580 981 1068 878 1234 1031 960 248 354 1275 547 278 328 554 1548 1062 115 1361 1285 838 777 427 1370 164 1467 429 552 922 1496 798