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Freemasons, police and the judiciary.

(31 Posts)
GabriellaG54 Tue 01-Jan-19 21:51:26

Any correlation? Myth or mystery? Bunkum or brotherhood?
Your thoughts.
Recent threads had me thinking that there could be or may have been some collusion especially after reading articles in The Guardian and Telegraph.
I do know two persons who've been members for 41 and 50 years, respectively. One is a decorated officer.

Fennel Wed 02-Jan-19 18:32:15

As GrannyGravy implies, the secrecy aspect has been exaggerated.
You can find all about them online.
My pgf was a mason, showed me his blue leather pinny. I think Dad joined, but never took much part.

holdingontometeeth Wed 02-Jan-19 19:00:19

Can you point me in the right direction please Fennel
You say you think Dad joined, no secrecy there then?

Mamissimo Wed 02-Jan-19 19:06:14

The Freemason’s Website:
www.ugle.org.uk/about-freemasonry

holdingontometeeth Wed 02-Jan-19 19:30:00

Mamissimo smile

Fennel Wed 02-Jan-19 20:46:22

hotmt - you might have a point .
My Grandad taught me to sing 'Scots w'hae wi Wallace bled' etc. a revolutionary song.
Who knows what they were planning at those meetings wink