A COLCHESTER historian shed light on the history of four properties with a presentation at a Royal Masonic event.
Sharon Mooney delivered the presentation at the St Giles Masonic Centre to members of the Abbeygate Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and their partners on Friday, January 16.
The first property she spoke about was the The Scarletts, which has a link to the Masons as the first owner's son-- Judge Frederick Adolphus Philbrick - was a founder of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Essex in 1883.
Born in 1835, he was the first-ever Grand Superintendent, an office held until his death in 1910 at age 75, and served as the Recorder of Colchester from 1870 for many years.
He was also a pioneer in stamp collecting and a founder and President of the Royal Philatelic Society.
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After the meeting, the Royal Arch Freemasons presented Sharon with a £300 cheque for her chosen charity, North Essex Support Team.
Organiser Arthur Cooke said: "It was a thoroughly enjoyable day with a great meeting, an interesting talk and a delicious lunch.
"Though we have two more meetings this year, all the members are now focused on preparing for our celebratory Centenary Meeting in January 2027."
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