There is a wealth of information and useful links about Freemasonry online. Some of it is reliable and honest, much of it is not.

When researching Freemasonry, only trust reputable and reliable sources and ignore those with an axe to grind. There is a lot of nonsense spread about Masons that is untrue. In fact, much of what is said goes directly against the fundamental principles of Freemasonry.

Below are links to more information about Freemasonry. You might also like to read our Intro booklet, or visit our Video and Q&A pages too;

Each major jurisdiction has a central Site. This should be the first place to look. In England (and many other countries), that organisation is UGLE - United Grand Lodge of England Website.

In the US, each State has it's own Grand Lodge structure.

Under UGLE, Masonry is managed at a Provincial level. For the UK, that typically means Counties. To find your local Provincial website, search "[your county] province freemasonry". For us, the reference is the Surrey Provincial Website.

When you become a Mason, there are a few specific things you need to wear - referred to as Regalia. There are many places online that sell regaila (including Amazon and eBay), but be a little careful as some of these suppliers may not be reputable and their goods may not comply with the specific requirements of your jurisdiction.

For those in the UK, the official UGLE shop based at Grand Lodge is a good place to look. 

It is likely that your Lodge will provide your Entered Apprentice Apron as you will only need it for a while. Likewise your Fellow Craft apron. When you progress to Master Mason you'll probably be expected to buy your own MM apron, which you will wear for a few years.

You will also need to get a pair of white gloves for your initiation, although these are often given as a gift to a new-made Mason.

One of the most enjoyable parts of Freemasonry is reading about the subject.

This could be about the history and tradition, the origins of the ritual, the different rituals and orders, or a more esoteric look at the deeper meaning of Freemasonry and how it can help you develop as a person.

The best place for new books on Freemasonry is Lewis Masonic. They have a wealth of topics that will keep you entertained and enlightened for as long as you want!

Of course you can also look for books on Amazon and eBay if you want to buy second-hand. And many titles are available on Kindle.

Some centres have a book share "library" where you can borrow a book rather than having to pay out for a title.

For information about Masonic History, Pietre Stones is quite a good resource - if a little US-centric.

The Square online magazine is also an excellent place to look for articles, book recommendations, podcasts and more.