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Emblem of Merit Certificate
Emblem of Merit Certificate
Emblem of Merit Certificate
Emblem of Merit Certificate

Emblem of Merit Certificate

Associated
Date1880-1987
Object NameCertificate
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsSocieties
DimensionsOverall: Height: 53.5 cm, Width: 38.7 cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021738.1
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 British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners, 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 British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners and there was a long period of decline in membership. In 1987, in the Aberdeen Branch's centenary year, the order was dissolved.
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 Certificate
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1880-1987
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Emblem of Merit Certificate
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1880-1987
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Emblem of Merit Certificate
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1880-1987
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Emblem of Merit Certificate
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1880-1987
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Emblem Of Merit And Description
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
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Badge Of Merit Certificates
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
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Diploma/Certificate Of Merit
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
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2 Certificates, One Note
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
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2 Blank Membership Certificates
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
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38 Annual Reports
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1916-1987
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Lodge Register
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1950-1999
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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' Quinqennial Valuation
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1900
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Quinqennial Valuation Aberdeen District
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1905
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British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners Buchan District Reports
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1900-1906
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Freindly Society Acts
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1875-1893