Here and There in the Library is a journey through the magical and eclectic collection housed within The Athenaeum. The below article was originally published in August 1984. The collection of pamphlets in the Library has previous been remarked upon as containing much information on diverse topics. Of particular interest to Proprietors is the pamphlet … Read more

The next extracts from the historic suggestion book date back to 1945. A selection can be found below for Proprietors interest. ‘I would suggest that steps be ten to help the Institution open later in the evening – until 7:30pm at least. The recent extension of closing time from 6pm to 7pm is most welcome … Read more

Here and There in the Library is a journey through the magical and eclectic collection housed within The Athenaeum. The below extract was originally published in November 1980 by Past President HH Richard Hamilton, and was the first volume of ‘Here&There In The Library’. Volume 1 – ‘COFFEE BREAK’ I was looking for something completely … Read more

Thank you to Dr Janet Hollinshead who discovered a historic suggestion book dating back to when we moved to Church Alley from our original building on Church Street. We are currently mining the book for nuggets, and here are some entries which we thought may be of interest to our Proprietors. 8 January 1931 – … Read more

Ahead of Remembrance Day this Wednesday, Proprietor John Gorman has provided a thought provoking piece, ‘I Remember The Somme’. I Remember           … I Remember           … I Remember           The Somme I Remember           that day … that 1st July 1916 I Remember           waking at dawn                                 sleepy and bleary-eyed,                                 My stomach rising in my throat                                 … Read more

Friend of the Athenaeum. Dr Mark Towsey, along with colleagues from the University of Liverpool will be taking part in a Seminar on ‘The History Of Libraries’ on Tuesday 3 November. Full details on how to register your attendance via zoom can be found below! UNIVERSITY OF LONDON SEMINAR ON THE HISTORY OF LIBRARIES The … Read more

On Wednesday last September 16th   I chaired a production planning meeting for the 2020 Sir David Maddison Opera Prize, in company with Colonel Martin Amlôt, John Blain, Tanya Robins, and Jack Birley.  The main topic for discussion was to agree a sound and practical audience management plan for the event, to ensure that HM Government … Read more

The One That Got Away By Phil Whitfield The ritual: Mum woke me at 7, I signed in at Allerton Golf Club at 7. 45. Back by 10. 30. Sandwiches in the car on Otterspool Prom with Val. Arrived at the Daily Post at 4 for the swing shift. Abed by 1. Up at 7… If it … Read more

Newsroom Table service is in operation – a server will guide you to your table, guests are asked to steer clear of the bar area and remain seated. The furniture has been organised for physical distancing, without losing a social element. Please refrain from moving the furniture within the Newsroom. Tables of up to four … Read more