History

Founding

Mandate Lodge No. 4258 was consecrated on 9th June 1921, following the devastation of the First World War.

Founded by Brethren from various Lodges in Brondesbury, it sought to embody the ideals of peace, fraternity, and community service.

We warmly invite you to explore our story, our values, and the journey we offer to men of integrity who seek to grow in character, fellowship, and service to the community.

Key Milestones

1925

Recognised as a Hall Stone Lodge for its contribution to the Peace Memorial at Freemasons’ Hall.

1951

Sponsored its own daughter Lodge, Lodge of Attainment.

2021

Celebrated its centenary year.

2024

Marked significant milestones with generational ceremonies and historic celebrations.

Our Founders

This photograph was taken at the Consecrating meeting in 1921.

Standing: W. Bro Saul Woolf (DC) W. Bro Moss Moses (Founder) W. Bro Harry Perkins (Founder) Bro Ralph Woolf Junr. (IG) W. Bro Alfred Balcombe (JW) Bro. Joseph Phillips (Steward) Bro. Isidore Aarons (SW) Bro. Myer Freedman (Steward) W.Bro Philip Mordant (SD) W.Bro H Joel Bro. Leon Edelshain (ADC)

Seated: W.Bro Newman Goldman (Secretary) W. Bro. Joseph Freedman (IPM) W. Bro Sampson Freedman (WM) W.Bro. J. E. Goldstein (Consecrating Warden) W.Bro Ralph Woolf (Treasurer) W. Bro. Joe Davies (Almoner)

Founders and First Offices not in Photograph: Bro. Albert Neilson W. Bro. Sidney Warwick (Organist) W.Bro. G.E. Skinner (Tyler)

Pagani's Restaurant London 1910

Pagani’s restaurant, with its famous art nouveau frontage by Beresford Pite opened in 1871 and was a favourite gathering place for many artists and musicians. Its famous Artist Room walls were decorated by over 5,000 notes and signatures of its many important artists of the period who included Paderewski, Puccini, Chaminade, Chevalier, Calvé, Piatti, Plançon, De Lucia, Melba, Menpes, Tosti, Sarah Bernhardt, Whistler amongst numerous others.

Pagani’s was bombed during the blitz but survived for a time after the war. Pagani’s restaurant was well know to many masons, as a number of Masonic Lodges met in the Masonic Temple there until it closed.

Photograph courtesy of City of Westminster Archives Centre.

Looking Ahead

As we move into our second century, we remain committed to upholding the timeless values of Freemasonry and building lasting bonds of Brotherhood for generations to come.