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Diploma/Certificate Of Merit
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Diploma/Certificate Of Merit

Associated
Object NameCertificate
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsSocieties
DimensionsOverall: Height: 55.8 cm, Width: 40.7 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1991 by Mr R M Galloway.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021735
Keywords
About MeRose and Thistle was the first lodge of the British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners to be established in Aberdeen. This was in April of 1880 and was initially under the care of the Kirkaldy District Branch. By 1887 six lodges existed and in September of that year it was decided to form an Aberdeen District Branch. The BOAFG, like similar societies, was a friendly society which aimed to help members in times of sickness and need. The Free Gardeners adopted rituals and symbols which owed much to those of freemasons. The influence of the Order spread throughout the North East of Scotland with lodges being set up in places such as Boddam, Elgin, Ballater and Oldmeldrum. In the 20th century the gradual introduction of state pensions and benefits began to undermine the economic basis of the BOAFG and there was a long period of decline in membership. In 1987, in the Aberdeen Branch's centenary year, the order was dissolved.
Master's Diploma
Master's Diploma
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
Image Not Available for Rosebery Lodge Register
Rosebery Lodge Register
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1889-1956
Image Not Available for 2 Blank Membership Certificates
2 Blank Membership Certificates
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
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Photograph Album
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1880-1903
Image Not Available for Charles Simpson
Charles Simpson
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
c. 1888
Image Not Available for Badge Of Merit Certificates
Badge Of Merit Certificates
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
Image Not Available for 10 Badges/Medals:P.W.M
10 Badges/Medals:P.W.M
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
Image Not Available for H.Angus Spencer W.D.M
H.Angus Spencer W.D.M
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1934-12
Image Not Available for 2 Grand Order Reports
2 Grand Order Reports
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
Image Not Available for J.M.Maclean Belfast Lodge
J.M.Maclean Belfast Lodge
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
c. 1890s
Image Not Available for Descriptive Sketch of Members' Emblem of Merit to go with Certificate of Merit
Descriptive Sketch of Members' Emblem of Merit to go with Certificate of Merit
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1950-1999
Image Not Available for Descriptive Sketch of Members' Emblem of Merit to go with Certificate of Merit
Descriptive Sketch of Members' Emblem of Merit to go with Certificate of Merit
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1950-1999
Image Not Available for Descriptive Sketch of Members' Emblem of Merit to go with Certificate of Merit
Descriptive Sketch of Members' Emblem of Merit to go with Certificate of Merit
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1950-1999
Image Not Available for Descriptive Sketch of Members' Emblem of Merit to go with Certificate of Merit
Descriptive Sketch of Members' Emblem of Merit to go with Certificate of Merit
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1950-1999
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Emblem Of Merit And Description
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
Emblem of Merit Certificate
Emblem of Merit Certificate
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1880-1987
Image Not Available for Emblem of Merit Certificate
Emblem of Merit Certificate
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1880-1987
Image Not Available for Emblem of Merit Certificate
Emblem of Merit Certificate
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1880-1987
Image Not Available for Emblem of Merit Certificate
Emblem of Merit Certificate
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1880-1987
Image Not Available for Emblem of Merit Certificate
Emblem of Merit Certificate
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1880-1987
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Key To Society's Ritual
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
20th Century
Image Not Available for Key To Society's Rituals
Key To Society's Rituals
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
Image Not Available for Key To Society's Rituals
Key To Society's Rituals
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
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Lecture On Degrees
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners