Publications

Several booklets and articles have been written by members of the Museum and Library Committee about the history of Freemasonry in the Province.

A History of Freemasonry in the Province of Guernsey and Alderney 1753 to 1951

Written in 1951 this booklet is a brief history of Freemasonry in general in the Islands and of the local Lodges, Author: WBro Cecil Stonelake A History of Freemasonry in the Province of Guernsey and Alderney 1753 to 1951

Roll of Honour of Freemasons 1914 to 1918

Written in 2017 this booklet shows details of all Freemasons from Guernsey and Alderney Lodges who gave their lives in the Great War, Author: Bro Michael Beacham Roll of Honour of Freemasons 1914 to 1918

The Rise and Fall of Olive Lodge Alderney

Written in 2023 about the history of Olive Lodge in Alderney 1802-1810 Author: Bro Michael Beachem The Rise and Fall of Olive Lodge in Alderney

Masonic Graves and Funerals

Written in 2024 this is a study of Masonic Graves located across the Cemeteries of Guernsey and Alderney, along with descriptions of several Masonic Funerals and Services held in the Province, Author: Bro Matthew Tostevin Masonic Gravestones Booklet 

175th Anniversary of the Third Provincial Grand Lodge and Hammond Lodge No.829

Written in 2024 this is a study of Right Worshipful Brother James John Hammond and the Third Provincial Grand Lodge of Guernsey and Alderney 1849-1868 Author: Bro Matthew Tostevin 175th Anniversary of the Third Provincial Grand Lodge of Guernsey and Alderney and Hammond Lodge No.829

The Story of Freemasonry during the German Occupation of the Province of Guernsey and Alderney

Written in 2025 to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney this booklet looks at Freemasonry in the build up to the Occupation, during and post Liberation,  Author: Bro Matthew Tostevin Occupation of the Province of Guernsey and Alderney

History of the Masonic Centre Rue de la Vallee St Martins

Written to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the building of the Masonic Centre this looks at the building of the St Martins Lodge and the Temple at Le Marchant Street as well as the development and completion of the Masonic Centre, Author: Bro Matthew Tostevin – History of the Masonic Masonic Centre

A History of Lodge Fidelis No.1809

Written in 1979 this booklet is a brieft history of Lodge Fidelis No.1809, Author WBro J E Green – History of Lodge Fidelis No.1809

The History of Loyalty Lodge No.243

Written in 1960 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Loyalty Lodge No.243, Author WBro E Luff MBE – The History of Loyalty Lodge No.243 1810 – 1960

Brother Jean (John) Hubert 1787 - 1844

Following the discovery of several Masonic certificates in 2026 held as part of a family collection, this brief booklet looks at the life of Bro Jean Hubert of Doyle’s Lodge of Fellowship No.84, Author Bro Matthew Tostevin – Brother Jean (John) Hubert

The Fifth Provincial Grand Lodge

The Masonic history of Colonel Arthur Clifton Hansard and the Fifth Provincial Grand Lodge, Author Bro Matthew Tostevin – The Fifth Provincial Grand Lodge 

A Titanic Link to Guernsey & Alderney Freemasonry

The story of the only known Guernsey Freemason Bro Gilbert Cook who died as a result of the Titanic disaster on the 14th April 1912, Author Bro Matthew Tostevin – A Titanic Link to Guernsey & Alderney Freemasonry 

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