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The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta, in England and Wales and Provinces Overseas.The Order was first worked in England in 1777, having originated in France. There are two Degrees: Knights Templar and Knights of Malta, these being joined by a 'passing' Degree of Knight of St. Paul.
A candidate for the first Degree is in the position of a pilgrim travelling symbolically through hardship and dangers until he is received as a Knight. It teaches humility and urges the candidate to live his life as a Christian Knight.
The second Degree deals with the period when the Knights travelled from Palestine to reach their final home in Malta, emphasising their Christian virtues.
The regalia of the Order is most impressive, being based on that of the medieval Knights Templar, consisting of a mantle, tunic, cap, sash, star, belt, sword and gloves.The Knights of Malta regalia is different - but not obligatory.
Candidates for installation must profess the Christian faith and be both Master Masons and Royal Arch Companions. A Provincial Church Service for members, families and friends is held.
The Provincial Prior
The Provincial Prior
Jim Crossley currently leads the Order of the Temple, or Knights Templar for Nottinghamshire.
Jim was born in 1950 in Collingham near Newark and after 9 years in the Royal Navy, joined Nottinghamshire Police. He served mainly in the CID and retired as a Detective Inspector in 2000.
He is married to Irene and live in Caunton. They have 2 children and 3 grandchildren
Jim has many varied interests, one of which is researching the origins of Freemasonry within Nottinghamshire in conjunction with that of the Order of Knights Templar.
He was initiated into the St, John’s Lodge in 1991 and Exalted into Alexander Chapter in 1994.
Jim rose through the ranks of KT since joining in 1996 to his present position of leading the Order
He is also active in the Craft, Holy Royal Arch and Red Cross of Constantine degrees
The Provincial Sub Prior
The Provincial
Sub Prior
John Wimbleton is currently the Deputy or Sub Prior.
John was born in 1942 at Kimberworth, Rotherham, Yorkshire and on leaving school in 1959 started as a Police Cadet with the Nottinghamshire Constabulary at Newark. After a spell on the Traffic Division and CID, he became a resident beat officer at Sutton Junction before becoming a Firearms Licensing Officer at HQ. He retired after 31 years but remained in the same post as a civilian until retiring at 65 years of age.
John has 3 children and 4 grandchildren and lives in Mansfield with his wife Glenda.
He was initiated into the Ashfield Lodge in 1982 and Exalted into Ashfield Chapter in 1989.
He was installed as a Knight into Pelham Preceptory in 1993 and was appointed Sub Prior in 2019.
John is also active in the Craft and Mark degrees
