Think big. Think bling. Today’s guest curator, Si Tansley chooses a huge golden throne and tells us not only about its significance but also how visitors react to it when they see it in the museum.
 
He says: “The huge size of this ceremonial throne reflects the stature of the Royal Grand Master it was made for in 1791 – the Prince of Wales, who later became King George IV. It’s fashioned from gilded lime wood, took three months to complete and cost £157 10s (roughly £12,000 in today’s money). 

“It always gets a lot of attention in the North Gallery of the museum as it comes into view as people walk through the collection telling the story of three centuries of Freemasonry.”  

If your curious about the mysteries or vagaries of masonry, go along to the museum to see what it’s all about. It’s free to visit and not in the least bit spooky – in fact, the staff there are friendly and welcoming and will happily answer any questions you have. You can’t sit on the throne, though.