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Laying the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with Freemasons' Hall, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen-street, [London], 1864. 'This edifice is to provide a central gathering-place for the Freemasons generally, with more complete accommodation than the existing Freemasons' Hall and its offices can afford, and entirely separate from the arrangements of the Freemasons' Tavern. The architect is Mr. F. P. Cockerell...The foundation-stone was laid by the Earl of Zetland, Grand Master of the Order in England, accompanied by the Earl De Grey and Ripon, Deputy Grand Master, and the Irish Grand Master, the Duke of Leinster. This occasion brought together a numerous meeting of the "brethren of the mystic tie," with their symbolical equipments and attire...The Masonic fraternity is said to be greatly increasing, as many as 2000 new members having been admitted within the three months of the present year into the Grand Lodge of England. In the whole of England there are about 1000 lodges, each averaging forty members, or containing in all 40,000 in round numbers. The Grand Lodge possesses a large amount of funded wealth, besides freehold property of considerable value, and there are several noble charities connected with it'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Laying the Foundation-Stone: A Momentous Occasion for Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen-Street, London (1864)
On this momentous day in June 1864, a gathering of esteemed brethren and dignitaries came together to lay the foundation-stone of the new building connected with Freemasons' Hall. The occasion was marked by pomp and ceremony as Earl Zetland, Grand Master of the Order in England, accompanied by Earl De Grey and Ripon, Deputy Grand Master, and Duke Leinster, Irish Grand Master, performed this symbolic act.
The event brought together a multitude of Masonic brethren donning their distinctive attire and symbolical regalia. This gathering was significant not only for its ceremonial nature but also as an indicator of the growing popularity of Freemasonry in England. In fact, within just three months that year, over 2,000 new members had been admitted to the Grand Lodge of England.
The foundation-stone laying ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of this grand edifice designed by architect F.P. Cockerell. The building was intended as a central hub for Freemasons from across England and beyond, providing ample space for meetings, ceremonies, and charitable endeavors. With its rich history and cultural significance, this momentous occasion serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Freemasonry in British society.
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