District Grand Council of London

of the Order of Allied Masonic Degrees of England and Wales and Districts and Councils Overseas.

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  • Rumbelow Council No.67 Welcomes DGP

    Rumbelow Council No.67 Welcomes DGP

    On Wednesday 25th March the "67"ers assembled at Mark Masons Hall for their March meeting. After opening, the Council welcomed the District Grand Prefect, R.W.Bro. Scott Cargill and a delegation of District Grand Officers.

    Formalities complete, V.W.Bro. Jules Greenwall took the Chair to conduct the Degree of Grand Tilers of Solomon for five candidates. The

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  • Metropolitan TI welcomes District Grand Senior Warden

    Metropolitan TI welcomes District Grand Senior Warden

    On the evening of 18th March members of Metropolitan TI Council assembled in the Bristol room at Mark Masons' Hall. After the Lodge was opened the Council welcomed W. Bro. John Baker, District Grand Senior Warden and a delegation of District Grand Officers. A eulogy to R.W. Bro. Eddy Goodwin was then given and a

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  • R.W. Bro. Eddy Goodwin

    R.W. Bro. Eddy Goodwin

    It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Right Worshipful Brother Eddy Goodwin, Past District Grand Prefect of the Allied Masonic Degrees District of London, who died peacefully on 16th February 2026.
    Eddy gave many years of devoted and distinguished service to the District, and to the Order
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St Lawrence the Martyr
There are five Degrees that are worked in the Order which is open to Brethren who are Mark and Royal Arch Masons and of any faith. The Degree of St Lawrence the Martyr must be taken first and explains how Lawrence gave his life rather than betray his principles; responsibilities, integrity and fortitude are the lessons to be learned here.


Jewel – Gridiron in silver suspended from an orange ribbon with royal blue edging.

 
The following degrees can be taken in any order
 
 

Knight of Constantinople
This Degree Concerns the relationship between the Emperor Constantine and his Subjects. The ceremony is entertaining and amusing but at the end, the candidate is left in no doubt of the importance of the virtue of humility.

Jewel – Maltese cross in gold or gilt suspended from a green ribbon on which are 3 poinards in gold or gilt with the points downwards.

Knight of Constantinople
Grand Tilers of Solomon

Grand Tilers of Solomon
This Degree is very dramatic set in the secret vault beneath the Temple. It reflects on the danger of hasty judgment.

Jewel – triangle with the apex pointing downwards in black enamel edged with gold or gilt. Inscribed with the Hebrew characters 27 and on the obverse the Ineffable Name in Cabalistic Order suspended from a fiery red ribbon with a pale grey edging either side of which is a hand holding a dagger with the point downwards and surmounted by three Crowns, all in gold or gilt

Red Cross of Babylon
This Degree fills the gap between the Craft and the Holy Royal Arch.and deals with Zerubbabel obtaining permission to commence the rebuilding of the Temple. The lesson here is of the supreme importance of truth.

Jewel – consisting of a seven pointed star on which are two crossed swords, points upwards, in gold or gilt, on a green enamel circle suspended from a green ribbon

Red Cross of Babylon
Grand High Priest

Grand High Priest
Many believe this should be the last Degree taken, the candidate is anointed, consecrated and set apart to the service of God in the High Priesthood. This is a truly uplifting ceremony which is rather special.

Jewel – consisting of a mitre superimposed on a triangle, apex pointing upwards, in gold and gilt, suspended from a red ribbon.

Next Meetings

10
Apr
Mark Masons' Hall
St Lawrence the Martyr

14
Apr
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Guided Tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre followed by lunch at The Anchor pub on the south bank.

02
May
Mark Masons' Hall

13
May
Mark Masons' Hall

14
May
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

19
May
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

05
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

16
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall
Red Cross of Babylon

17
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall

24
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall

08
Jul
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

08
Jul
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

15
Jul
TBA
New Members Dinner