Law book of the crowley iron works

The only one he regarded as completely successful is a onepage inspired comment, now included in most editions of liber al, whose primary injunction is that people should interpret the book for. A short essay on the tarot of the egyptians, and the book of the law, and more on. In aleister crowley reported mystical experiences and wrote the book of the law, a prose poem which he claimed had been dictated to him by a discarnate being called aiwass. Edited by louis wilkinson, this is crowleys authorized versebyverse commentary on the book of the law. I suspect they must have had great respect for ambrose crowley because they named one of their sons ambrose and i have never found any earlier ambroses in my family tree.

John crowley and co of kelham iron works, sheffield and meadow hall iron works nr sheffield made malleable iron casting. Crowley s regular periodical in which many of his works appeared. Aleister crowley, the current lord crowley and myself all bear common accestors to sir ambrose crowley, lord mayor of london at the time of cromwell and author of the law book of the crowley iron works which is considered to be the bases of british statutory law. The main works at winlaton mill mainly used imported iron and both iron and steel were worked by the heyford process.

Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law. The groups ritualistic activities were based on the doctrine of aleister crowley, an occult figure whose writing includes references to ritual sex with children. Collected works the libri of aleister crowley hermetic. It is interesting to note that the law book of the crowley iron works, which in 1690 was transferred from sunderland to make steel at swalwell and winlaton on the derwent. Spares works, though, and other systems for other people there is a lot more to occultism than crowley. The enochian tablets and the book of the law by aleister crowley 50. Selection of 50 from the 94 laws created by sir ambrose crowley and his son john in the early eighteenth century for the governing of their ironworks, probably. This collection of letters to crowley s magical son, frater achad, delves into some of the deepest mysteries of magick, sex, thelema, and the gnostic mass.

The crowley works were unique in having a written constitution, the law book of the crowley ironworks, based on the methods and procedures laid down by. A book of 94 rules that sir ambrose crowley used to govern their ironworks, including rules dictating the behavior of workers and penalties for noncompliance. The law book of the crowley ironworks hardcover 1 jan. Well organised, they were a force to be reckoned with and played their part in early nineteenth century struggles to advance workers right and extend the franchise and for other political reforms.

Book 4, part ii book 4 the libri of aleister crowley. Buy the law book of the crowley ironworks 167 publications of the surtees society by flinn, m. Its founding text and most important scripture is liber al vel legis, sub figura 220, abbreviated as liber legis which means the book of the law. Features listed at the swalwell works include dams and floodgates, blade mill, corn mill, steel furnaces, anvil shop, file cutters and forgers shop, warehouse, office, hardening shop, rodiron warehouse, bariron warehouse, slitting mill. The book of the law aleister crowley download free pdf. This law book was created by sir ambrose crowley and his son john.

He singlehandedly redefined magic as a field of inquiry and endeavor through his books and the order that he ledthe a. Aleister crowley 12 october 1875 1 december 1947 was a highly prolific writer, not only on the topic of thelema and magick, but on philosophy, politics, and culture he was also a published poet and playwright and left behind many personal letters and daily journal entri. Apr 15, 2004 the works is also famous for the set of laws that crowley introduced, to cover the workers daily lives and to ensure the smooth running of production. My scribe ankhafnakhonsu, the priest of the princes, shall not in one letter change this book. Sir ambrose crowley iii 1 april 16578 17 october 17 was a 17thcentury english. Crowley was the son of ambrose crowley ii, a quaker blacksmith in stourbridge, and mary hall and rose dick whittingtonstyle to become sheriff of london for 1706 he was knighted according to custom the following year. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law by aleister crowley, edited by louis wilkinson and hymenaeus beta, the 2002 softcover third printing of the first edition from new falcon publications, is part of the collection at the reading room. Book 4 part iii magick in theory and practice by aleister crowley 898. Magick, liber aba, book 4 is widely considered to be the magnum opus of 20thcentury occultist aleister crowley, the founder of thelema. It engages many deep parts of the unconscious mind. This link points to a brief description of the law book of the crowley ironworks. Aleister crowley, the current lord crowley and myself all bear common ancestorstosir ambrosecrowley,lord mayoroflondon at the time of cromwell and author of the law book of the crowley iron works which is considered to be the bases of british statutory law.

Crowley upped sticks and set up iron works in winlaton, swalwell and blaydon, where he instituted his own law book and a form of the hail meet, dishing out fines and alms, which seems to have led to smoother industrial relations at least while he was alive. Buy the law book of the crowley ironworks first edition by flinn, m. The crowley works were unique in having a written constitution, the law book of the crowley ironworks, based on the methods and procedures laid down by crowley himself. John crowley and co of kelham iron works, sheffield and meadow hall iron works nr sheffield made malleable iron casting 1829, john crowley bought land on the island and built a small iron foundry called kelham iron works. Any work as perplexing as the book of the law simply cries out for some sort of learned commentary and crowley attempted several over the course of his life. A brief introduction to the book of the law crowley is best known as a modern magician and the creator of thelema, a religion built largely around the western hermetic tradition. The book of the law, the foundation of crowley s religious work. He made all kinds of iron products bicycles, corn grinders, lawn mowers, as well as decorative iron works. I mention this only because of the prevalence of crowleys in an area of south jersey known for its iron furnaces. He also encouraged seeking out ones ultimate destiny or purpose, commonly referred to as ones true will. Aleister crowley 18751947 was the most widely read author in 20thcentury occultism. The crowley iron works at winlaton, winlaton mill, and at swalwell, all in county durham were probably, at the time, europes biggest industrial location and later, as he was owed so much money by the british government, ambrose became a director of the south sea company on its formation.

This, i hope will clear up confusion about my relationship to aleister crowley. Help me, o warrior lord of thebes, in my unveiling before the. He is noted for his enlightened management methods which were enshrined in the law book of the crowley ironworks. A method of keeping track of time that workers have worked. Decades have passed since this book was released, but the law is for all edited by israel regardie is still the best published version of the crowley commentaries on the book of the law. Bill heidrick, thelema lodge calendar, november 1997, internet resource last accessed on 27 november 2015. This is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. Edited by louis wilkinson, this is crowley s authorized versebyverse commentary on the book of the law. This that thou writest is the threefold book of law. The law book of the crowley ironworks 167 publications of. A beginners guide to crowley books bkwyrms occult book. The equinox of the gods the circumstances surrounding the dictation of the book of the law. A book on physical training for spiritual purposes. Law book of the crowley ironworks boydell and brewer.

Aleister crowley books list of books by author aleister crowley. The sin which is unpardonable is knowingly and wilfully to reject truth, to fear knowledge lest that knowledge pander not to thy prejudices. A detailed annotated book map was drawn of the winlaton mill and swalwell works in 1718 for sir ambrose crowleys son, john. The early iron magnate who forged an industrial powerhouse in. Synopsis this title features a selection of 50 from the 94 laws created by sir ambrose crowley and his son john in the early eighteenth century for the governing of their ironworks, probably the largest in europe in their day. He was also a published poet and playwright and left behind many personal letters and daily journal entries. The crowley iron works at winlaton, winlaton mill, and at swalwell, all in county durham were probably, at the time, europes biggest industrial location.

He is credited across europe with having created the first working class society, whose members were no longer serfs or plebeians. Lost book on ambrose crowley, who created one of the largest ironworks in europe, is brought back to life by land of oak and iron project. Acting as a medium, crowley recorded the communications on hotel notepads and later organized his automatic writing into a short, coherent document. Jdjm the industrial history of the derwent walk country park historic environment record m. The book of the law by aleister crowley, paperback. They anticipated by many generations the patriachal indus. He advertised that his works could produce anything from a needle to an anchor. He, my prophet, hath chosen, knowing the law of the fortress, and the great mystery of the house of god. He was an influential member in several occult organizations, including the golden dawn, the a. He was also ahead of his time in the insurance scheme he established to pay for many social services for his workers, to which both employer and employees contributed. Here you can download the book of the law by aleister crowley also known as liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi. John dee among others, lived in england from 1875 through 1947.

They anticipated by many generations the patriachal industrialism of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The law book of the crowley ironworks, book, 1957 worldcat. Crowley became a director of the south sea company and later went on to become mayor of london. The only one he regarded as completely successful is a onepage inspired comment, now included in most editions of liber al, whose primary injunction is that people should interpret the book for themselves. Flinn author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Aleister crowley frater perdurabo, the book of the law. The works were a major supplier of materials to the admiralty as well as shipping many items to the colonies. Crowley ironworks this is supposed to have been one of the largest iron works in europe at one point. Liber 004 or magick liber aba by aleister crowley 1. See all books authored by aleister crowley, including the book of thoth.

Aleister crowley 12 october 1875 1 december 1947 was a highly prolific writer, not only on the topic of thelema and magick, but on philosophy, politics, and culture. Selection of 50 from the 94 laws created by sir ambrose crowley and his son john in the early eighteenth century for the governing of their ironworks, probably the largest in europe in their day. They anticipated by many generations the patriarchal industrialism of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The crowley iron works at winlaton, winlaton mill, and at swalwell, all in county durham were. Josephus book 22a from the death of herod till vespasian was sent to subdue the jews by nero duration. A prior version of the book was published in 1957 by durham, andrews. The iron workers had an elected works committee, sickness payments, and a company medical team unusual at that time. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 16, 2017 josephus book 22a from the death of herod till vespasian was sent to subdue the jews by nero duration. Aleister crowley, born edward alexander crowley, was a british occultist, writer, mountaineer, philosopher, poet, and mystic. Features listed at the swalwell works include dams and floodgates, blade mill, corn mill, steel furnaces, anvil shop, file cutters and forgers shop, warehouse, office, hardening shop, rod iron.

Flinn, ed 1952, extracts from the law book of the crowley ironworks,the publications of the surtees society, vol clxvii 167 pers comm. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law by aleister crowley, edited by louis wilkinson and hymenaeus beta, the 2002 softcover third printing of the first edition from new falcon publications, is part of the collection at the reading room it is worth noting that in this edition, on page 192, a. The law book of the crowley ironworks 167 publications. This is not only the definitive book about the crowley ironworks, but also an important text in the social history of western europe. Aleister crowley, the current lord crowley and myself all bear common ancestorstosir ambrosecrowley, lord mayoroflondon at the time of cromwell and author of the law book of the crowley iron works which is considered to be the bases of british statutory law. This third installment of thelema quotes deals with liber legis or the book of the law as being the rule of life for thelemites. Flinn, ed 1952, extracts from the law book of the crowley ironworks, the publications of the surtees society, vol clxvii 167 pers comm. The book of the law, the holy text that forms the basis of thelema, was transmitted to crowley by the entity known as aiwass in cairo, on three successive days during april 1904. Crowley iron works and crowleys crew mapping radical. Liber al vel legis commentary crowley s commentary on the book of the law. Section five an annotated guide to thompsons time, work. Crowleys iron works were once the largest in britain and its workers from the various works were collectively known as crowleys crew.

The following list contains works published and edited by other hands after crowley s death. The book of the law is a powerful spellbook and meditation focus. Winlaton mill ironworks, south east of winlaton mill village. It was written down by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904.

Magick without tears was written for the purpose of being a relatively gentle introduction to crowley, though the focus is broader than thelemic philosophy. It contains the old comment on the book of the law from equinox vol 1 no 7. For there are therein three grades, the hermit, and the lover, and the man of earth. Liber al vel legis, red wheelweiser, york beach, me, 2004, pp. The book of the law kindle edition by crowley, aleister. Who calls us thelemites will do no wrong, if he look but close into the word. The holy text that forms the basis of crowleys belief system, thelema, was transmitted to him by the entity known as aiwass over the course of three fateful april days in 1904. The social welfare elements of this system were in place at winlaton some two centuries before such things were available nationally. Sir ambrose crowley and the south sea scheme of 1711 jstor. If you have found this material useful or enlightening, you may also be interested in thelema. Technologies and skills developed at winlaton mill were to lead to the foundation of the sheffield steel industry and to the ability to machine steel.

In the early 1700s, sir ambrose crowley s iron works at swalwell were considered to be the biggest in europe and manufactured many items including anchors, chains, nails, hoes and many other iron implements. Crowley s iron works were once the largest in britain and its workers from the various works were collectively known as crowley s crew. Aiwass dictated the book of the law, which crowley wrote down and published, becoming the central thelemic text. Today, he is still known for his enlightened management. It also contains the new commentary that crowley wrote in the early 1920s. Aleister crowley 18751947, who claimed to be the reincarnation of dr. Liber amalantrah sub figura 97 version 1 liber amalantrah sub figura 97 version 2 diary concerning the wizard amalantrah and the working of like name.

It is a lengthy treatise on magick, his system of western occult practice, synthesised from many sources, including eastern yoga, hermeticism, medieval grimoires, contemporary magical theories from writers like eliphas levi and helena blavatsky, and his own. Liber 777 vel prolegomena symbolica ad systemam sceptico mysticae by aleister crowley 760. A detailed annotated book map was drawn of the winlaton mill and swalwell works in 1718 for sir ambrose crowley s son, john. These rules are set out in the rules of the crowley iron. The commentaries, old, new, and derivative, on the book of the law, liber al vel legis, featuring a holograph comparison, notes from numerous editors through time, and the consolidation of the qabalistic appendix which had been intended from the first by the beast. Magick is the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with will. Crowley s literature has been widely linked to the practice of ritualistic abuse by survivors and their advocates, who in turn have been accused by occult groups of religious persecution. Crowley, sir ambrose 165817, of greenwich, kent history. Crowley s beliefs included pursuing the great work, which included gaining selfknowledge and uniting with the larger universe. Ambrose crowleywinlaton ironworks durham page 1 rootschat. Aleister crowley comments his short work with his usual sense of darkness and secrecy. This collection of letters to crowleys magical son, frater achad, delves into some of the deepest mysteries of magick, sex, thelema, and the gnostic mass. The law book of the crowley ironworks, edited by m.