Laurence Dermott

A collection of fresh in-depth articles exploring the curiosities of Freemasonry in their historical context and that of wider society. The author John Belton produces works with an evidence based intellectual detachment and ability to entertain the reader rarely found in Masonic writing. Perfect for the Masonic researcher and busy Mason alike its easy to just dip in-to this work when you have some time spare to make your daily advancement.

This book celebrates the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Premier Grand Lodge in June 1717, by reviewing the basis of our workings from the earliest records to the formation of the United Grand Lodge of England in December 1813 and further. It addresses such important questions as what is the craft of Freemasonry and where did it come from, how was it practised from 1200 to 1700 and much more.