Freemasonry in 1939, Colonel Sir William Wyley, PGM of Warwickshire.

This photo shows Colonel Sir William Wyley, PGM of Warwickshire in 1939 with the freemasons. This piqued my interest as when the research was done for the Lodge of Goodwill Centenary, it was discovered that the Consecration meeting of the Lodge in 1919 was presided over by the then R W PGM Colonel W F Wyley DL, VD, P S Gnd Deacon England.

This photo was posted on Birmingham Old Prints, Photographs and Maps 1600-1900's

Lodge of Goodwill research by W Bro M N Hodkinson PProv GSwdB, assisted by W Bro John Lealand PProv JGW.

Why Do Manchester City F. C. Wear Blue Shirts?

With the Premiership football starting again today, it may interest you to know that back in 1894 Manchester City were in a financial crisis.

The Freemasons bailed out the club and in return asked that the team would wear the Masonic colour.

This item has initially been published on the website of the United Grand Lodge of England.

£1000 Presentation for New Extension at T.S. Gamecock at Shirley Sea Cadets.

Mark Phillips attended the opening of a new extension at T.S. Gamecock, home of the Shirley Sea Cadets, and was able to present a cheque for £1000 on behalf of the Province of Warwickshire, this in addition to the £500 provided by the Knowle Masonic Centre Community fund in April.

Mark made a short speech explaining who Knowle Masonic Centre are and how we support local charitable causes.

The event was attended by more than 100 people. The guests of honour were two Deputy Lord Lieutenants of the West Midlands, Carmen Watson and Clive Stone.

The Lord Mayor of Solihull, Mrs Diana Holl-Allen and her Consort John Courtenay, a member of Heart of England Lodge 6549 and dignitaries from the Sea Cadets and Air Cadets were also in attendance.

The opening ribbon was cut by Captain Neil Downing, RN, Captain of the Sea Cadet Corps.