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Freemasonry and Lifeboats

The world’s first lifeboat, the “Original”, was built in 1789 at South Shields by freemason Henry Greathead, sometime secretary of St Hilda Lodge. He won a prize for the design from a South Shields committee and also received £1200 from the House of Commons. Within five years, a further 31 boats were built and more

Library and Museum of Freemasonry

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The Library and Museum of Freemasonry houses one of the finest collections of Masonic material in the world. It is open to the public, Monday to Friday, free of charge. The Museum contains an extensive collection of objects with Masonic decoration including pottery and porcelain, glassware, silver, furniture and clocks, jewels and regalia. Items belonging

Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex

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The ANNUAL MEETING (March) of the PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE of Essex held in the GRAND TEMPLE, FREEMASONS’ HALL, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON, WC2B 5AZ See Essex Provincial Web Site Executive Member: Craft Provincial Executive Leadership Team Each member of the team have various duties, along with other tasks allocated by the Provincial Grand Master. Paul Tarrant Provincial Grand

Regular Meeting

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Regular Meeting are held of St. Osyth’s Priory Lodge No 2063 from October to April of each year at the Colvin Memorial Temple on the 3rd Friday of the Month. Meals need to be booked 6 days before. There is car parking at the front of the Hall, it is entry by an electronic fob

Bro Jack Whittle 70 years in Masonry

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Our recently retired Almoner, Bro Jack Whittle P.P.G.Purs who stepped down from the post in October 2014 at the very young age of 97 years (to give someone younger a chance!) seen here with The R.W. Past Provincial Grand Master, John Michael Webb, who presented him with a Certificate to celebrate his 70 years in Masonry.

Permanent Committee

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Meeting’s of St Osyth’s Priory Lodge Permanent Committee are usually held at the Colvin Memorial Temple, Clacton on Sea. Usually on Wednesday at 7.00pm sharp, unless LOI in taking place the same evening in which case 6.30 pm is a start time. Notice is sent out to all entitled to attend, The Senior and Junior Deacons

Masonic Links

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United Grand Lodge of England United Grand Lodge of England Great Queen Street http://www.ugle.org.uk/ Library and Museum www.freemasonry.london.museum The 3R Library and Membership Development Site http://www.3rlibrary.org.uk The Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex Website Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Essex http://www.essexmark.co.uk The Grand Council of the Order of Royal and Select Masters of

Freemasonry and Charity

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Freemasonry is very much one of the world’s oldest organisations dating back to the early 1700s. It’s both non-religious and non-political with the primary aim to support charitable and other deserving causes throughout the world, the UK and deserving local communities. FREEMASONS AND RELIGION The essential spiritual qualification is that you must believe in a

eMason App

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eMason is an exciting, new and powerful App designed to keep you up to date and truly connected with news from around your province. Whether you’re a seasoned Freemason needing something to help you manage your time or whether you’re simply keen to find out more about Freemasonry, eMason has it all! Cost £3.99 for

Lodge Defibrillator

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St Osyth’s Priory Lodge 2063 – Installs a Defibrillator Device in its Clacton Masonic Centre held at the Colvin Masonic Temple. On the advice of W. Bro. David Appleby; The Master, supported by the Permanent Committee of St. Osyth’s Priory Lodge decided to purchase a Zol Defibrillator device for the benefit of everyone using the