(by Chris Britcher, Kent Online, 19 March 2023)
One of the highest ranked Freemasons in Kent has hit out at the organisation’s portrayal in smash BBC drama The Gold.
The six-part series, which concludes on Sunday, charts the tale of the Brink’s-Mat gold bullion robbery and the ensuing police investigation – much of which took place in the county.
It depicts scenes which show police efforts hindered by Freemasons on the force looking to protect one of the key suspects, Kenneth Noye, who lived in West Kingsdown.
Noye, portrayed by Jack Lowden, is shown as being a member of the same Freemason lodge as senior police figures and tipped off about the investigation.
But Mark Estaugh, provincial grand master of the West Kent Freemasons, says it is simply perpetuating myths of the ‘brotherhood’ which is perceived as being cloaked in secrecy.
Speaking to KentOnline, he explained…
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Noye, portrayed by Jack Lowden, is shown as being a member of the same Freemason lodge as senior police figures and tipped off about the investigation.
But Mark Estaugh, provincial grand master of the West Kent Freemasons, says it is simply perpetuating myths of the ‘brotherhood’ which is perceived as being cloaked in secrecy.
Speaking to KentOnline, he explained…
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Speaking to KentOnline, he explained…
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