Ghana‘s rich history is intertwined with Freemasonry, showcasing unique architectural designs that continue to captivate and intrigue.
In Cape Coast, located in the Central Region, remnants of Freemasonry’s influence are vividly preserved in buildings adorned with special inscriptions and distinctive layouts.
Recently, a captivating image of one such building surfaced, shared by the handle @AsafoFlags, dedicated to narrating the stories of the Fante people from the Central Region.
The photograph unveils a structure constructed by the Odd Fellows, a venerable fraternal society dating back to 1730 in the UK, known for its affiliation with Freemasonry.
This architectural gem stands tall with closed-off windows and doors, a hallmark of Freemasonry buildings, resonating with echoes from centuries past.
The building proudly bears the inscription ‘Belgrave Memorial Hall,’ marking its establishment in 1879.
AsafoFlags’ post remarked, “Doing my rounds in Cape Coast taking in the architecture, I was told this building was built by the Odd Fellows, one of the oldest fraternal societies founded in 1730 in the UK they dabbled in Freemasonry. probably explains the Masonic coins being washed up on the beach regular,” shedding light on the enduring legacy of Freemasonry in Ghana’s coastal heritage.
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Doing my rounds in Cape Coast taking in the architecture, I was told this building was built by the Odd Fellows, one of the oldest fraternal societies founded in 1730 in the UK they dabbled in Freemasonry.. probably explains the Masonic coins being washed up on the beach regular pic.twitter.com/Rf5NE4WG2w
— Fante Asafo Flags (@AsafoFlags) March 22, 2024
