Yorkshire Lodges A Century of Yorkshire Freemasonry

""Yorkshire Lodges: A Century of Yorkshire Freemasonry"" is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and significance of Freemasonry in Yorkshire, England. Written by J. Ramsden Riley, a respected historian and Freemason himself, the book provides an in-depth look at the lodges, members, and traditions of Yorkshire Freemasonry over the course of a century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Yorkshire Freemasonry, including the origins of the movement, the role of women in Freemasonry, and the impact of the two World Wars on the lodges. Throughout the book, Riley draws on his extensive knowledge of Freemasonry to provide insights into the rituals, symbols, and beliefs that underpin the movement. The book also includes a wealth of illustrations and photographs, which help to bring the history of Yorkshire Freemasonry to life. From portraits of prominent Freemasons to images of the lodges themselves, the illustrations provide a fascinating visual record of the movement's evolution over time. Overall, ""Yorkshire Lodges: A Century of Yorkshire Freemasonry"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry in Yorkshire, or for those who simply want to learn more about this fascinating and often misunderstood movement.""1885. As will be seen in this history of the Yorkshire Freemason Lodges, the author avoided becoming the historian; rather attempting to excite so much interest by defining the landmarks of history, as may tend to inspire confidence, and thereby induce one in every Lodge, but more particularly for those of the last century, to produce a Lodge History.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.