Allegedly, due to a collection of papers left behind in a Hansom cab that found their way into the hands of the London Coroner’s office, Westcott was delivered an ultimatum to either break ties with his magical pursuits or lose his job as coroner.
Subsequently, Westcott “officially” resigns from the Golden Dawn and the R.R. et A.C. Regardless, he continues to play a role throughout the remainder of the Order’s history. Florence Farr takes over his position as Chief Adept in Anglia.
John William Brodie Innes (1848 – 1923) was one of the most significant players in the drama of the Golden Dawn, one of the few real scholars in the Order, and one who also maintained Read more…
Published by Kerubim Press Taking its name from the rituals of the Order of the Golden Dawn, this journal aims to extend the light through information, offering a combination of unpublished original order documents and Read more…
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn epitomized the paradox of an intellectual élite who rejected orthodox religion and yet remained within the social establishment of its day. The colourful story of these would-be magicians Read more…