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08/06/2026

Congratulations to the The Societas Rosicruciana In Anglia who were at number one in the Lewis Masonic best sellers chart in May.

https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/bestsellers.htm

04/06/2026

Why did I write “Discovering Secrets of the Unlawful Societies Act”?

https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/blog/why-did-i-write-discovering-secrets-of-the-unlawful-societies-act.htm

28/05/2026

The Rosicrucian 1 - Hermeticism

For over one hundred and fifty years, the Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia has pursued its founding mission quietly, rigorously, and away from public view: to investigate the philosophy of Hermes Trismegistus, the secrets of the Kabbalah, and the meaning and symbolism of the wisdom, art and literature of the ancient world.

Now, for the first time, that work steps into the open.

'The Rosicrucian' is the first global publication to emerge from the world's oldest independent society of Masonic Rosicrucians. Produced in partnership with Lewis Masonic, its purpose is to bring the mysteries of the Western Tradition into the light, in a voice that is scholarly in its foundations and accessible to every sincere seeker.

The first edition is devoted to Hermeticism. From the Emerald Tablet to the Corpus Hermeticum, this is the tradition attributed to Hermes Trismegistus that stands at the very root of the Western esoteric project. Not merely one strand of the Mystery Tradition, but the thread from which most of the others are woven.

A landmark publication from a living tradition.

Articles Include :

In search of the Hermetic

Derek Bain

Hermes Trismegistus - The Man, the Myth and the Misinformation

Dr George Allen

The Logos of the Corpus Hermeticum

Richard De Vera

The Theurgic Neoplatonism of Iamblichus

Dan Wilson

Hermes Trismegistus and Egyptian Philosophy

Jack Kausch

Commentaries on the Emerald Tablet

Lee Barlow

Astrology at the core of the Hermetic Tradition

Barry Down

Paperback 148 x 210 mm

74 Pages

£10.00

The Official Publication Of The Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia

In first published in July 1868, The Rosicrucian was launched very soon after the founding of the society with the aim of being A record of the Society's Transactions with occasional notes on Freemasonry and other kindred subjects.

Now revived in a new form of numbered collectable books written by members of the society, the Rosicrucian is a colourful exploration of the inner traditions written by practitioner experts.

https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/rosicrucianism/the-rosicriucian-1-hermeticism.htm

21/05/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the death of Christopher John Jones, who was not only part of our team as Warehouse Manager, but the father of our Publishing Director, Kitty, and father-in-law of our Managing Director, Martin. As a family-run business, this loss is felt especially deeply.

Many of our customers will have benefited from his care and hard work behind the scenes for the past three years. He was part of the quiet machinery that helped books, regalia and orders make their way out into the world, taking pride in doing things properly. And his humour brought many a smile (or sometimes groan!) to the Lewis HQ.

We said goodbye to Kris on Monday, surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and brethren.

We are sharing this at nine o’clock and raising a glass — a fitting moment to remember someone who will be deeply missed, and never forgotten.

Thank you for the kindness, patience and understanding shown to us at this difficult time.

19/05/2026

New From Lewis Masonic

Discovering Secrets Of The Unlawful Societies Act

This is the first academic study that has been carried out of a neglected subject,
undertaking a comprehensive and country-wide analysis of official documents that
provide details about 34,000 Freemasons.

Recent research has brought to light, for the first time, a treasure-store of authoritative detailed information about the kind of men who belonged to Freemasonry and the lodges which they formed. Under the terms of the Unlawful Societies Act, Masonic lodge
Secretaries were ordered to send to the Court of Quarter Sessions a full list of members, with additional details, every year from 1799 to 1967. Many of these documents have survived but few of them have been explored in a systematic manner. To start the process of examining them, this book investigates all the surviving
documents from lodges in Wales. Although it is a Welsh study, it has important lessons for those who are interested in English social history because many of its discoveries and
conclusions apply to both countries.

It describes who belonged to the organisation, where they met and how their lodges grew and
shrank.

Illustrates the important part played by Freemasons in the life of the nation.

Provides a rich new source of information which will be of deep interest to students of social and masonic history.

Aids in genealogy and family history research.
Informs many of the social and economic developments which have taken place in Britain over the past two centuries.

Paperback 400 pages

£19.99

https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/latest-titles/the-unlawful-socities-act.htm

11/05/2026

Author Billy Hamilton is in London from 11-15 May and will be available for speaking engagements. Learn more about the Ancient Oriental Order of Ishmael and other Victorian “side orders” curated by a small correspondence circle of Masonic luminaries including Kenneth Mackenzie, John Yarker, and William Wynn Westcott.
Brother Hamilton is a Past Master of Texas Lodge of Research, and has contributed essays and presentations for Heredom (Scottish Rite Research Society), Ad Lucem (SRICF), Journal of the Masonic Society, Philalethes Society, and others.
He is available for presentations from 11–13 May and will be attending Quatuor Coronati Lodge on 14 May. If your lodge is planning a future event, he is also available for programs in 2027 with advanced notice. Please contact Lewis Masonic for all enquiries.

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06/05/2026

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04/05/2026

Just a reminder that the Lewis Masonic shop stocks a great range of lodge furniture and ceremonial items.

https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/emporium/lodge-furnishings

29/04/2026

Many thanks to the Cafe team in Freemasons' Hall for keeping our Publishing Director well supplied with hot chocolate, cake and biscuits!

Freemasons from across the country (and further afield!) travelled to London today for the Craft Annual Investitures of the United Grand Lodge of England. It's always a welcome opportunity to catch up, even briefly, with authors and customers alike.

Congratulations to all those who received their appointments and promotions today!

20/04/2026

Freemason's Friend Trilogy Interview - Kim March

Freemasons Friend Trilogy Interview - Kim March