Episode 2 of 2
1717 Founding Assembly
- When
- 24 June 1717
- Where
- Goose and Gridiron Ale-house, St. Paul's Churchyard
The four lodges formally constituted the Grand Lodge of London and Westminster at the Goose and Gridiron Ale-house.
On 24 June 1717, the four existing lodges met at the Goose and Gridiron Ale-house in St. Paul's Churchyard. This meeting marked the official founding of the organization, which was initially named the Grand Lodge of London and Westminster.
Sources
- Premier Grand Lodge of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
- Freemasonry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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