What is common to Socrates, Henry Ford, Swami Vivekananda, C. Rajagopalachari and Ashok Gajapathi Raju? All of them are apparently part of the Freemasonry — one of the world's oldest secular fraternal societies. To dispel the notion that the society ...

THERE was a rare chance to gain a glimpse of Freemasonry in Salisbury on Saturday as members of the public were invited to visit the Masonic Hall for an open day. Freemasons and their families greeted more than 260 curious members of the public who ...

Frequently the subject of criticism or bewilderment because of the secrecy of some members, Freemasonry is for most of us an alluring mystery. But an exhibition at Carlisle's Tullie House – probably the most extensive public gallery exhibition ever ...

There are many rumours that surround the Freemasons. Are they a cult? What are their "secrets"? What does the hand shake mean? Bay TV got exclusive interviews from members David Heathcote and Lee Davis of the Cheshire Masons. We asked for them ...

Long considered a preserve of the rich and famous, the secretive Freemasons now seem to be attracting hordes of potential followers from unlikely quarters. Not too long ago, any association with the organisation, which some believe worships the devil ...