(by Kevin Shoesmith, BBC, 9th September 2023)
The Freemasons are sometimes seen as a secret society filled with special handshakes, hidden symbols and shadowy figures pulling the strings.
To try and answer some of the common questions about what goes on in the organisation, BBC News’ Kevin Shoesmith met members at Hull’s Masonic Hall.
Neil Armstrong, the grandly-titled past provincial grand sword bearer, said Freemasonry was “a band of men who believe in treating everyone equal”.
He said members of the group also did “charitable work” and claimed it was the largest donor to charity after the lottery.
Mr Armstrong said Freemasonry “originated with the stonemasons when they used to build all the cathedrals”.
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Neil Armstrong, the grandly-titled past provincial grand sword bearer, said Freemasonry was “a band of men who believe in treating everyone equal”.
He said members of the group also did “charitable work” and claimed it was the largest donor to charity after the lottery.
Mr Armstrong said Freemasonry “originated with the stonemasons when they used to build all the cathedrals”.
He added…
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Mr Armstrong said Freemasonry “originated with the stonemasons when they used to build all the cathedrals”.
He added…
read more:
