The history of Queenswood Lodge may be traced back, through two of its most enthusiastic Founders, to the year 1798 on one hand and 1870 on the other.
This is not to say that our Founders were such ancient gentlemen, but the Lodge’s into which they were initiated, were themselves founded in those years.
Chronicled history of Queenswood Lodge informs us that Bro. Gwynn Trinder of The Lodge of United Strength, No. 288, founded 1798, and Bro. Harry Crisp, of Blackheath Lodge, No. 1320, founded 1870, collaborated in the earnest desire to form a new Lodge in 1924.
They and other Masonic friends petitioned United Grand Lodge on the 7th May 1924, for permission to form a new Lodge, to be known as “Universality Lodge”. Their petition was supported by the 2nd Middlesex Artillery Lodge No. 2484.
United Grand Lodge thought “Universality” was not a suitable name, and the name Queenswood was proposed instead. This name being taken from an open space between Highgate and Muswell Hill.
At the first regular Meeting the Brethren decided to be associated with the Masonic Million Memorial by becoming a Hall Stone Lodge.
During the Second World War Queenswood Lodge was not “dislodged” even by the activities of the enemy, and continued to meet throughout the conflict.
A Royal Arch Chapter was founded under Queenswood’s authority and was consecrated by Supreme Grand Chapter on the 3rd February 1930.
The Lodge has shown that it can withstand difficult times and enjoy good times. It has never lost touch with its Founder’s original intentions. Membership of the Lodge has grown in strength and is on a sound footing, this is shown in the professional diversity of its Members.
A quick reflection of the history of the Lodge shows the determination and generous good work carried out by the Members.
Masonry cannot exist in any way except through its Members. In looking to the future there is every feeling for the Lodge to go from strength to strength. A watchful eye must be kept alert to avoid the unknown and to give every encouragement to maintain standards to consciously continue the good work of those who have worked so hard in the past.
Freemasonry promotes character development, good moral conduct, fairness in all things and the ability to speak in public and helps one to have a positive mind and respect for others and creates many lifelong friendships and this is certainly true of the Members of the Queenswood Lodge.
The energising force which stimulates Freemasonry is being happy and communicating happiness.
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