Cyril Spackman was a man of many talents - architect, painter, sculptor, teacher, writer, Freemason.
In May 1952 Cyril was a founding member and the first Almoner of Old Palace Lodge No. 7173
Cyril also designed the Old Palace Jewel
The Original artworrk of the
Old Palace Jewel, by Cyril Spackman which during 2011 underwent restorarion
work, funded by Lodge members and completed under the guidance of W.Bro Peter
Ashton.
The Hallstone Jewel
The Masonic Million Memorial Fund Commemorative
Jewel, issued to individual subscribers. The design was described at the time
as follows:
“The jewel is in the form of a cross, symbolising Sacrifice, with a perfect
square at the four ends, on the left and right squares being the dates
1914-1918, the years in which the supreme sacrifice was made. Between these is
a winged figure of Peace presenting the representation of a Temple with special
Masonic allusion in the Pillars, Porch and Steps. The medal is suspended by the
Square and Compasses, attached to a ribbon, the whole thus symbolising the
Craft’s gift of a Temple in memory of those brethren who gave all for their
King and Country, Peace and Victory, Liberty and Brotherhood.”