Hi AA, Jeremy told you that Nevill was a Mason and yet it isn't mentioned anywhere in his documented history. We know he was a magistrate and a church warden, that he was in the RAF and various other aspects of his life. However, no one at any time - not even CAL uncovered that he was in the Masons.
I think you're quite brave for posting your/his theory, you must have known it would lead to criticism and people would find it impossible to believe. But I have to say I can't buy it either. I think Bamber spun you a yarn and given your support of him in the early days, I think it shows his true character that he was prepared to believe others who he didn't know, rather then yourself who had gone out of your way to support him. He didn't deserve your loyalty then and he certainly doesn't deserve it now.
Caroline, Masons don’t keep it a secret from their family or loved ones. They don’t discuss it with strangers as they have no desire to, and they know fellow Masons when they’re introduced, anyway — everyone knows about the secret handshakes etc.
I’m convinced that had Nevill been a Mason, which he may well have as he seems to have been an astute businessman, his family would have known, I guarantee it.
They have certain clothes, books, white gloves etc that they take when they go to their lodge meetings. They always dress smartly in a suit and I can’t believe once a month Nevill would have gone out all smartly dressed, carrying a case, without his family wondering where he was going. They also receive mail in the post...events take place...they must have known.
Plus, they have Ladies nights, usually in plush hotels, where everyone dresses up in cocktail dresses/gowns, bands play, the most beautiful food and wines are served...
Had Nevill been a Mason his family would have known, and I guarantee he’d have invited suitable people to join too.
