Here you will find video recordings of Society talks, given at our quarterly meetings in London and more recently online. Included under the title ‘Independent’ are videos made by our own members and others.

We welcome members of the public to pitch suitable videos they have made or will make which can be uploaded to the Francis Bacon website and/or on our YouTube Channel. Please contact us at francis.bacon.society@gmail.com to discuss.

First Folio project by A. Phoenix

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Shakespeare, aka Sir Francis Bacon – Sir Mark Rylance and Gary Cordice celebrate his legacy

Bacon’s Promus by A. Phoenix

The Bacon-Shakespeare Manuscript – Part 2

The Bacon-Shakespeare Manuscript – Part 1

46 Quotes about Sir Francis Bacon & the Shakespeare Works

Quotes by Sir Francis Bacon on Poetry, Drama & Theatre

Quotes about Sir Francis Bacon

39 Quotes by Sir Francis Bacon by A. Phoenix

Inspired Souls

Actor and writer Gary Cordice presents the true story of black American Samuel Morgan Smith, forced to go to England in order to act in Shakespeare on stage.

Original Shakespeare Manuscript Identified by A. Phoenix

The Folger Library A Secret Baconian-Rosicrucian-Freemasonic institution by A. Phoenix

The Friedman Fraud: The Bacon Ciphers in Shakespeare by A. Phoenix

Baconian Ciphers in the Shakespeare First Folio revealing Bacon is Shakespeare by A. Phoenix

Bacon is Shakespeare: Pictorial Proofs by A. Phoenix

The Play’s The Thing by A. Phoenix

The Secret History Of The Man Who Changed The World by A. Phoenix

Francis & Anthony Bacon & The Merchant of Venice by A. Phoenix

Francis Bacon & The Law In His Early Shakespeare Plays Reflected In His Life & Writings by A. Phoenix

Manes Verulamiani by Jono Freeman

Son of the Virgin Queen by Maryellen McCabe

Did Francis Bacon die in 1626 or Feign his Death with the help of his Rosicrucian Freemasonry Brotherhood?

Rare Images of Francis Bacon-Shakespeare the Supreme Head of the Rosicrucian-Freemasonry Brotherhood by A. Phoenix

Honorificabilitudinitatibus by Jono Freeman

Bacon is Shakespeare, The Jaggard Connection by A. Phoenix

For Faust Sake: The Marlowe-Bacon Problem by Jono Freeman

Francis Bacon, the God-like Rosicrucian Figure of Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure by A. Phoenix

Read Measure for Measure – Francis Bacon, the god-like Rosicrucian figure of Duke Vincentio, and the unpublished speeches of Lord Keeper Sir Nicholas Bacon. Alternatively read the Synopsis Measure for Measure by A.Phoenix.

Francis Bacon’s Hamlet, A Tudor Family Tragedy by A. Phoenix

Taming of the Shrew and the Cambridge Manuscript by A. Phoenix

The D’vere D’version: Oxford vs. Bacon

Oxfordians’ flatulent bubble devastatingly burst by Jono Freeman.

Francis Bacon’s authorship of the play Like Will to Like written when he was only seven years old by A. Phoenix.

An independently made video by A Phoenix. Francis Bacon and his authorship of the play Like Will to Like written when only seven years old, printed in the name of his literary mask Ulpian Fullwel and its links to his later Shakespeare plays.

The Misfortunes of Arthur and its Links to the Shakespeare Plays by A. Phoenix

An independently made video by A Phoenix. Francis Bacon and his first unacknowledged Shakespeare play and its extensive links to a whole range of his other Shakespeare plays.

The Fourth Talk in the Series

Francis Bacon and the Rosicrucians part 4, Revelation of the Rosicrucian Work and Outreach to Europe by Peter Dawkins.

Francis Bacon Secret Author of the Shakespeare Works

An independently made video by A Phoenix: The Secret Authorship of the Shakespeare Works known to Francis Bacon’s Rosicrucian – Freemasonry Brotherhood.

Shakespeare Bacon Enigma by T.D. Bokenham

Presented by Gwyn Richards.

The Third Talk in the Series

Francis Bacon & the Rosicrucians Part 3, Development of the Rosicrucian Work and the Birth of Shakespeare by Peter Dawkins.

Part 1 The Pregnancy Portrait of Elizabeth I and Secret Birth of Francis Bacon Author of Shakespeare by A. Phoenix

Part 2 The Pregnancy Portrait of Elizabeth I & Secret Birth of Francis Bacon Author of Shakespeare by A. Phoenix

Francis Bacon as Insider, Shakespeare as Outsider by Dr Barry Clarke

Eating Bacon: Tragedy and Timon of Athens, by Jono Freeman.

Francis Bacon’s personal story of injustice, sacrifice, and catharsis reflected in Shakespeare’s play.

Bacon’s Politics and Drama, a talk by Dr Barry R. Clarke

Is Francis Bacon Shakespeare? A video by Susan Roberts


Susan delivers a beautifully illustrated, comprehensive account of Francis Bacon’s life including the theories of Authorship and the Royal Birth.

Robert Riegle’s Cipher Hypothesis, a talk by Dr John Torbert

Short independent videos made by Jono Freeman

Special Stratfordians.

The Bacon in Shakespeare…Just Sayin

“Pots” Part one; Bacon in our Times – 100% charged in 2020.

100% Charged in 2020. Jono Freeman’s powerful video interpretation.

‘No sooner had I met Bacon, I began thinking about ways to share what I was discovering with the world’. This is the start of Jono’s project.

“Pots” Part two, The Project – a Story of Bacon and his Devotees.

Jono Freeman’s video examines the very nerve of genius.

Bacon and the Rosicrucians. Founding of the Historical Rosicrucians.
Video of the first of four talks by Peter Dawkins.

A talk by Peter Dawkins, Founder of the Francis Bacon Research Trust, to the Francis Bacon Society, delivered on 18th October 2019.

This is the first of a series of four talks about the 16th/17th-century Rosicrucians who brought the European Renaissance to a climax by creating the English Renaissance and laying the foundations for modern science and society, in which Francis Bacon played a key role.

Three further talks are to follow in 2019-2020, entitled:

  1. Establishing of the Rosicrucian Work
  2. Development of the Rosicrucian Work and Birth of Shakespeare
  3. Revelation of the Rosicrucian Work and Outreach to Europe
The Second Talk in the series.
Francis Bacon and the Rosicrucian Part 2, Establishing of the Rosicrucian Work.

Mercy Seasons Justice: Eating and Equity in The Merchant of Venice
01/03/19

A talk by Simon Miles to the Francis Bacon Society delivered on 1st March 2019.

This presentation investigates the relationship between Sir Francis Bacon and The Merchant of Venice. It explores the influence on the play (and vice versa) of the contemporary legal conflict between common law and equity law, and how this relates to persistent tropes of dining and eating in the work. Simon Miles’ talk shows how a consideration of Francis Bacon’s contribution to the play illuminates the key themes of this Elizabethan drama, and sheds valuable light on its origins.

The Gemini Shakespeare Monument by Peter Dawkins, Founder the Francis Bacon Research Trust
08/10/18

The famous Shakespeare Monument erected c.1620 in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, which was mentioned in the 1623 Shakespeare Folio, is full of challenges, enigmas and symbolism. It does in fact declare that there were two ‘Shakespeares’, the immortal author and the mortal actor, tied together in a working as well as symbolic partnership. The monument is blatantly a Gemini monument, and its inscription both clearly and subtly Hermetic, Freemasonic and Rosicrucian.

The Gemini myth is key to understanding the Shakespeare works and their authorship, as also Francis Bacon’s Great Instauration. Both the poetic and philosophical works are Hermetic in design and based upon fundamental biblical principles and divine law.

Whereas the idea of Gemini and Hermetic twinship is portrayed in the two 18th century twin Shakespeare Memorials at Westminster Abbey and Wilton House, the original 17th century Shakespeare Monument shows this secret all in one. These three famous memorial monuments act like a ‘Holy Trinity’ and provide doorways to great secrets and wisdom.

Francis Bacon Essay Of Suspicion
17/03/19

Discovering Francis Bacon and The Tempest. A talk and discussion with Actor, Dancer and Singer Gary Cordice

Gary is a professional singer, actor and dancer, playing lead roles in Starlight Express, Five Guys Named Moe and The Lion King. He is an experienced teacher and director of drama, vocals and choreography, and Creative Director of 2B Scene Theatre Company. More recently he is developing his skills as a playwright and composer. Gary is actively concerned with Arts and Culture, Children, Civil Rights, Social Action and Economic Empowerment

A short time ago Gary came across the FBS website and videos and was fascinated by the spiritual/symbolic aspect of those connected with the arts in the past and present. He contacted us:  It is encouraging to find minds that are digging into the deep treasures of Sir Francis Bacon, who up until recently I had heard of but didn’t know much about! I am due to perform as Prospero this summer and wondered if there are any books, or videos that may be helpful in how I approach this role or at least get an understanding of commanding the elements, how would Prospero have practised his craft as a wizard. Gary shared with us his journey, discovering Francis Bacon and Bacon’s impact on him, he says: I believe Sir Francis Bacon is the unsung sage of Britain, who deserves to be recognised as an enlightened Master. My hope is that many more in this country and throughout the world will discover him and recognise how much he has contributed to mankind.

Guy Patton: Poussin’s Arcadian Vision – Search for the Golden Age

Following the discovery of a unique geometry at the heart of the sub- structure of his masterpiece Les Bergers d’Arcadie, research revealed that the 17th century French artist, Nicolas Poussin, was closely affiliated to a European wide network of enlightened intellectuals of which the English statesman, Sir Francis Bacon was a major figure. Bacon is considered to have had a significant influence on the development of what can be termed Rosicrucian philosophy, shared by many of his intellectual peers. Despite some variation in approach and belief, they shared in a noble, but at that time heretical, quest typified by Bacon’s utopian vision presented in his book, New Atlantis.

This was nothing less than the restoration of the mythical Golden Age through scientific discovery, personal spiritual enlightenment and social reform. Detailed research suggests that Poussin, well known to these intellectual circles, shared this vision and attempted to provide visual support and a means of covert, sophisticated communication through his art.

Guy Patton, a former teacher of mathematics, has always had a particular fascination for geometry and numerical relationships. An interest in history, architecture, psychology and religions led to his reading of The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail and The Messianic Legacy. Intrigued but not entirely convinced by their allegations and revelations, he undertook his own research and published his findings in Web of Gold, 2000, and Masters of Deception, 2009. His latest work, involving a detailed study of Nicolas Poussin and his painting The Arcadian Shepherds, arose from one of these controversial allegations. His discoveries and unique conclusion are presented in Poussin’s Arcadian Vision: Search for the Golden Age, 2014. Guy gave this talk to the Society in November 2017.

Peter Dawkins Part 2: ‘The Light Twin’ – The Westminster Abbey Shakespeare Memorial

The concluding talk in this series by Peter Dawkins, about the two famous 18th century memorials that were created in memory of England’s great Bard, Shakespeare. Both Shakespeare memorials were designed by William Kent and sculpted by Peter Scheemakers. The first was created for the nation, to stand in Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey; the second was made for the Earls of Pembroke, to stand in Wilton House, Salisbury. Although similar to each other, the differences are striking and meaningful, relating to each other like twins – a key theme of the Shakespeare works and Francis Bacon’s philosophy.

Peter Dawkins Part 1: ‘The Dark Twin’ – The Wilton House Shakespeare Memorial

This is the first of two talks by Peter Dawkins about the two famous 18th century memorials that were created in memory of England’s great Bard, Shakespeare. Both Shakespeare memorials were designed by William Kent and sculpted by Peter Scheemakers. The first was created for the nation, to stand in Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey; the second was made for the Earls of Pembroke, to stand in Wilton House, Salisbury. Although similar to each other, the differences are striking and meaningful, relating to each other like twins – a key theme of the Shakespeare works and Francis Bacon’s philosophy. The first talk will be about the Wilton House Shakespeare Memorial; the second, scheduled for March 2017, about the Westminster Abbey Shakespeare Memorial.

The Merry Wife of Wilton

Written by, and in memory of the late actress Susan Sheridan, who was a member of the Francis Bacon Society Council. A reading of the play by her daughters, Emily Stride and Alice Brittain.

It is 1621, Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, niece of Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester – the Queen’s favourite; sister of Sir Philip Sidney, reminisces about Life at Wilton House. Her secret circle of writers, the Wilton Academy, included Sir Philip Sidney, his great friend Francis Bacon, Ben Jonson, Spencer and others. The first Folio was dedicated to her sons William and Philip Herbert. This is a world of spies, intrigue, revealing dark secrets of the Virgin Queen, fascinating, poignant and humorous. While some of this play is imagined, all the characters and events are real and many years of research and serious study prompted the creation of this play written by the late Susan Sheridan, MA in Shakespeare Authorship Studies.

Francis Bacon’s Magic and the Universal Principle of Gravitation (Xiaona Wang edit)

An edited version of the full talk below, with highlights of Xiaona Wang’s remarkable discovery of Francis Bacon’s contribution to Newton’s Universal Principle of Gravitation

Francis Bacon’s Magic and the Universal Principle of Gravitation

Isaac Newton’s Universal Principle of Gravitation—which showed that the same force of attraction was responsible for the fall of an apple to the Earth, and for keeping the planets in their orbits around the Sun—did not simply spring to Newton’s mind in a dazzling moment of genius. In fact, Newton’s brilliant idea was the culminating point of a long series of speculations beginning with new theories of magnetism developed by Queen Elizabeth I’s personal physician, William Gilbert (1544-1603). The usual story, told by historians of science, is that the move from magnetic attraction to gravitational attraction was brought about after Gilbert by thinkers like Christopher Wren (1632-1723), Robert Hooke (1635-1703), and ending with Newton (1642-1727). But Xiaona Wang has now discovered the previously unnoticed crucial role of Francis Bacon (1561-1626). Gilbert and Bacon were both magical thinkers at the Court of Queen Elizabeth, but they were magical thinkers of very different kinds. Bacon’s magical beliefs were closer to the later magical beliefs of Newton, and were essential in leading to the universal principle of gravitation. In this talk, John and Xiaona will explain why and how.

The Poetry of Francis Bacon

A talk by Elizabeth Crofts, based on the work of Elizabeth and Mary Brameld One of the points often raised by orthodox Stratfordians in discussing Shakespearean authorship is that the style of writing shows that Shakespeare was a poet. Francis Bacon, they argue, was only a prose-writer and therefore incapable of writing poetry. Of course many other reasons are given for disbelieving that Bacon could have written the Plays, but this talk will concentrate on this particular aspect and examine it more fully. Elizabeth Crofts has been a member of the Francis Bacon Society for over 15 years and a student of Shakespeare for many more years. She is particularly interested in the close study of the language and of the deeper meaning in the plays, and the relationship of Shakespeare’s poetry of to these aspects. This talk is based on research by Mary and Elizabeth Brameld for the Francis Bacon Society’s journal, Baconiana.

Mrs Henry Pott

The evidence from Constance Pott, founder of the Francis Bacon Society 1886.

‘‘What is truth?’ said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer’. That was delicious! I being then about 9 years old… read that first Essay of Truth… I was thenceforward a Baconian.’

So said Constance Fearon, later Mrs Henry Pott, inspiration for the founding of the Francis Bacon Society in 1886. And when the Society became, ‘so formal and proper that it has lost all sociability’, she proceeded to found a second Bacon Society in 1905. Mrs Pott had 11 children, and in the words of one Baconiana editor: ‘she even managed to have her first born on Francis Bacon’s birthday’! The talk, given by Society Chairman Susan McIlroy, encompasses a selection from Mrs Pott’s impressive output: her publication of Bacon’s Promus of Formularies and Elegancies, her books, ‘Did Francis Bacon Write Shakespeare?’, and ‘Francis Bacon and his Secret Society’, and excerpts from her private letters, papers and Baconiana articles.

The New Atlantis: a dramatic reading

Francis Bacon’s ‘The New Atlantis’ read by professional actors Briony Rawle, Robert Madeley and Charlie Ryall at the Annual General Meeting of the Francis Bacon Society, September 2015

The Novum Organum and Advancement of Learning as the Foundation of English Critical Thought in the 17th Century (Part 2)

The concluding part of the talk below.

The Novum Organum and Advancement of Learning as the Foundation of English Critical Thought in the 17th Century (Part 1)

The first part of a talk given by Dr Colum Hayward to the Francis Bacon Society in July 2015. The talk investigates the way Baconian thought continued into the seventeenth century and its association with Platonism, while unscrambling a group of Oxford-based ‘Baconians’ who set about to ‘examine and refine’ the ‘grosser propositions’ of contemporary thought.

’When Shall We Laugh, Say When?’’ Francis Bacon and the Merchant of Venice by Simon Miles (Part Two)

The concluding part of Simon Miles’ talk

’When Shall We Laugh, Say When?’’ Francis Bacon and the Merchant of Venice by Simon Miles (Part One)

A talk given by Simon Miles to the Francis Bacon Society in March 2015. In this talk, Simon Miles explores the historical background and literary sources of The Merchant of Venice, and presents surprising new evidence pointing to Francis Bacon’s authorship of the play. It follows on from an earlier talk he gave to the Society in 2009, in which he discussed the events surrounding the Affair of the Dutch Churchyard Libel in 1593, and their connection to the first emergence of the names Marlowe and Shakespeare in relation to writing and the theatre.