The Secret City: London's Hidden History of Magic, Mystery, and the Occult.

  Buy Now (Book Link) In the heart of medieval London, a new and powerful force emerged, a synthesis of military might and mystical devotion that would leave an indelible mark on the city's occult landscape: The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, better known as the Knights Templar. Founded in the 12th century, the Templars were a Catholic military order, the first of their kind. Their stated purpose was to protect Christian pilgrims on their journey to the Holy Land. But their true purpose was far more complex and esoteric. The Templars were not just soldiers; they were alchemists, bankers, and practitioners of a powerful, syncretic form of ceremonial magic. And their London headquarters, the New Temple, was one of the most important magical centres in the medieval world. The Knights Templar The New Temple: A Magical Fortress The Templar complex in London, located between Fleet Street and the Thames, was a vast and powerful institution. It was a fortress,...