2019/13.684.2
Picture Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
United Grand Lodge of England Set 2 of 12 Slides of Freemasons' Hall, London, Series A - Grand Temple - General View
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Note:- Publication of this Image is Restricted
WMLMT Classification:- Slide
Country of Origin:- England
Province/Region/District:- United Grand Lodge of England - United Grand Lodge of England
Associated Unit (Lodge/Chapter Etc.):- United Grand Lodge of England
Order:- Craft (Blue Masonry)
Description
" The Grand Temple has a capacity of over 1,700 and is123 feet long, 90 feet wide and 62 feet high. The view is from the north-west and includes the Grand Masters' Throne, flanked by those of the Deputy Grand Master and the Assistant Grand Master, the dais and the Junior Grand Warden's chair, above which a balcony is visible. This is repeated on the north side and above the bronze doors in the west. Behind the throne the organ console and one section of organ pipes can be seen. The walls are lined with Ashburton marble as a base, and Botticino marble over and including the great cornice."
