We are delighted to welcome Laurence Westgaph to the Athenaeum to talk about the institution’s links to the transatlantic trade in enslaved people. Many of our early Proprietors benefitted, directly or indirectly, form this heinous trade. Some of you will remember the fascinating and enlightening presentation Laurence gave over two years ago about this important ... Read more

The Literature Group typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Reading Room.   Today's meeting: POEMS FOR AN ECHOING BATHROOM  !! Go on, admit it, we've all cut loose in the bathroom with our favourite verses sending a shiver through the shower head and startling the loofah as the tiled ... Read more

Mrs Christina Clarke who will give us an illustrated talk on Charkes Renee Macintosh, Scottish architect, designer, writer, artist and colourist. Members will remember Christina's engrossing talk on the History of the Walker Art Gallery last March. This talk may be of interest also to the members of the History of Art group, but is ... Read more

Join us on Thursday 10th October to welcome Professor George King at his inaugural event as President of the Athenaeum. Expect an enjoyable evening with fizz, food, music and perhaps a short speech or two. Itinerary: 18:00-19:00 Drinks Reception 19:00 Food served 20:00 Entertainment 22:45 Last Orders at the Bar Book your place now with ... Read more

The last Friday of every month we hold a welcome evening for new members, this is a great opportunity for members to meet and importantly sign the historic 1809 share register if they have not done so yet after joining. Join us from 6:00pm for complimentary fizz ahead of the register signing at 6:30pm. Canapes ... Read more

As the nights begin the darken we commence the next series of Athenaeum film nights, showing a classic film each month between October and April. Guests gather from 6:30pm ahead of a one course supper in the Newsroom at 7:00pm. The screening will begin at 8:00pm in the Wine Servery with sweets served at the ... Read more

Join us on Thursday 31st October for an evening of Music & Dinner with Dr Nico de Villiers, who will be giving a presentation on the life and the works of Dutch-American composer Richard Hageman (1881-1966). Dr de Villiers is Deputy Head of Vocal Studies at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Director of ... Read more

The Literature Group typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Reading Room.   Today's meeting: The Letters of Machiavelli, with Dr Chris O'Neill    

On the night of the US Presidential Election, we're delighted to be joined by lecturer in US History at Liverpool University, Dr Cheryl Hudson, who will be giving a talk on the elections and detailing how it works, including the make up of the electoral college system. A fascinating subject at a pertinent time, we ... Read more