Kent Museum of Freemasonry
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| Established | 1933 |
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| Location | St Peter's Place, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2DA |
| Type | Local history museum, Masonic museum, Heritage museum, Masonic |
| Curator | David Birch |
Public transit access | Rail: Canterbury West; Canterbury East Buses: National Express, Stagecoach |
| Website | Kent Museum of Freemasonry |
The Kent Museum of Freemasonry, is a museum in St Peters Place, Canterbury, Kent. Administered by the Freemasonry Province of East Kent, The museum is situated between Canterbury East and West railway stations. The nearest Public Car Park is in Pound Lane.
Information
The Museum Of Freemasonry is an Arts Council Accredited Museum, and hosts a collection of masonic artefacts, glassware, porcelain, paintings and historical documents. Its collection of masonic manuscripts, regalia and books covers all Masonic orders through the ages.[1]
In its collection is notably the original Anderson Constitutions from 1723 and the five 19th century stained glass windows from the demolished Freemasons Hall in London.[2][3] The library has around 3000 volumes compromising of individual masonic orders, references and research books.[4] Around 30 display boards provide visitors information.[3]
History
In 1930, architect F.G. Haywood would be appointed for construction of the museum. The oak entrance door would be donated from Hales Place by Jimmy Edwards to the Museum.[5] The museum would open in April 19th 1933.[5] In 1993 the Kent Masonic Library and Museum Trust became a registered charity No.1018784.[6] The museum would be closed to the public in early 2011 for an extensive redevelopment, eventually reopening in September 2012 in a new walk through format[7]
References
- ↑ "Kent Museum of Freemasonry". Kent Museum of Freemasonry.
- ↑ "The Kent Museum of Freemasonry". www.visitkent.co.uk. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Kent Museum of Freemasonry". Great British Life. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ "Library". Kent Museum Of Freemasonry.
- 1 2 "A brief history". Kent Museum of Freemasonry.
- ↑ "Charity framework". Apps.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ↑ "East Kent Freemasons - Library and Museum Re-Opens". Members.eastkentfreemasons.org. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
Bibliography
- Gahan, RFW (1994) A Short History of the Kent Masonic Library and Museum
External links
- East Kent Freemasons
- Masonic Province of West Kent Archived 28 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine
