Three Centuries of English Freemasonry

•An intimate insight into a legendary, often mythologized, organization•Accompanies an exhibition gallery in Freemasons' Hall in London to mark the 300th anniversary of the first Grand LodgeFounded on the integral values of sociability, inclusivity, charity and integrity, Freemasonry began as a gathering of inspired men in London in 1717. Since then it has blossomed into one of the world's oldest and largest non-religious, non-political fraternal organizations. Three Centuries of English Freemasonry tells the group's remarkable story, drawing on three centuries of innovation, creativity and charitable endeavors. Illustrated throughout, it also explains the rites, rituals and artifacts that lie at the heart of the fascinating world of Freemasonry.