POWs ON THE SQUARE: Craftsmen in Captivity During World War II
Cornwallis Lecture 2026
Delivered by East Kent’s W Bro Stephen Salisbury, this year’s Cornwallis Lecture explores the incredible resilience and dedication of Freemasons who secretly sustained the Craft in the shadows of prisoner-of-war camps during WWII.
Event Overview
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Speaker: W Bro Stephen Salisbury (East Kent)
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Topic: The brave and innovative masons who kept Freemasonry alive in POW camps
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Eligibility: Open to all Craft Masons and Royal Arch companions
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Booking: Contact the relevant hosting Secretary or Scribe E to reserve your place
Lecture Dates & Locations
East Kent
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20 November 2026: East Kent Masters Lodge 3931 – Canterbury
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1 April 2027: Reculvers Chapter 4123 – Margate
West Kent
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27 February 2027: West Kent Provincial Grand Stewards’ Lodge 8565 – Oakley House
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9 April 2027: Oakwood Lodge 8299 – Oakley House
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18 June 2027: North Kent First Principals Chapter 9062 – Dartford