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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report

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Date1923-1924
Object NameReport
MediumPaper
ClassificationsSocieties
Dimensions14 x 11.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1998 by Mr R M Galloway.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS069161.15
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 at 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.
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1907-1908
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1909-1910
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1910-1911
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1911-1912
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1912-1913
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1913-1914
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1914-1915
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1915-1916
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1916-1918
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1918-1919
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1919-1920
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1920-1921
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1921-1922
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1922-1923
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1924-1925
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1926-1927
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1933-1934
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1934-1935
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1935-1936
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1936-1937
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1937-1938
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1938-1939
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1939-1941
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Grand Order Report
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1942