New item from the Library and Museum added to the site
Each month we aim to add information about an item of interest from our museum and library For December we have added information about our “Napoleonic PoW Masonic Art“ Our …
Napoleonic PoW Art
This Framed piece of art is typical of masonic pieces made by French Prisoners of War held in Britain during the Napoleonic wars
New Bio of an “Eminent Coventry Freemason” in our archive section
Each month we aim to add to the archives information about Coventry Freemasons and their contributions to the city, For November we have added WBro Gilbert Richards, CBE a member …
Eminent Coventry Freemasons – Gilbert Richards CBE DL (1912 – 1980)
Gilbert Richards, CBE, A member of Trinity Lodge no 254, a phenomenal after-dinner speaker, a long term local politician, Deputy Lieutenant, Police Special, Churchwarden, Trustee and Governor, whose life of service to others only lasted 68 years.
Eminent Coventry Freemasons – Emanuel Kalker (1859-1940)
Emanual Kalker – Founder of Kalker & Co motor company and also Coventry Electric Company. A member of the Jewish faith, he was actively involved in the Coventry Synagogue, and chair of the Belgian Refugee Committee for which he received an OBE in 1920. He was a founder member of St John’s Lodge.
Kent Cubes
One of the three “Kent Cubes” in our museum – this one dates from 1965 and given by the Grand Master of UGLE, the Earl of Scarborough, to the Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire, Sir Stanley J Harley.
Eminent Coventry Freemasons – Eli Green (1818-1899)
Eli Green, Freeman of the city, Ribbon Manufacturer and innovator. A member of Trinity Lodge no 254.
Trinity Chapter: By-laws from 1871
This impressive book bound in a red cover with gold gilt lettering, contains the handwritten bylaws from 1871 for the original Trinity Chapter no 254
Eminent Coventry Freemasons – Dennis Brandish (1902-1989)
Dennis Brandish – A successful and respected director of the family garage business of W. Brandish and Sons Ltd. A member of Trinity Lodge no 254, and a daring and impressive motorcycle rider, often performing stunts for charity.
Farewell to Martin John Harban (1948-2024)
On 5th August 2024, Martin’s family and members of the Dalecote House community, said farewell to Martin Harban who died last month after a courageous battle. Martin was a member …