Athenaeum Film Nights Presents: The Gay Divorcee

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The next in the series of classic films takes place on Tuesday 23rd April. The programme is being finalised by facilitator Dr Ian Cubbin and will be published shortly, though the dates for this seasons film nights can be found below.   Guests gather in the Newsroom from 6:30pm ahead of supper at 7:00pm. The cinema ... Read more

£16.50

Dinner with Spencer Leigh

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

On Thursday 30th May we welcome local author and journalist Spencer Leigh to the Athenaeum. In his younger days Spencer was an actuary for Royal Life and wrote about music in his spare time. He has written 25 books and hundreds of sleeve notes.  He is proud to have reached No. 1 with the soundtrack ... Read more

£35

Literature Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Literature Group typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Reading Room.   Today's meeting: Details to be confirmed  

Shareholders & Slavery

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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

Literature Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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

History Group with Christina Clarke

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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

Meet the President: Welcoming Professor George King

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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

Rogue Agent: By James Crossland (Book Launch)

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

A SPECIAL BOOK LAUNCH FOR ROGUE AGENT BY JAMES CROSSLAND IN LIVERPOOL’S ICONIC ATHENAEUM LIBRARY READING ROOM WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2024 6PM TO 8PM (INCLUDES TALK AND WINE RECEPTION) ** BOOK YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE NOW ** ROGUE AGENT: THE THRILLING BIOGRAPHY OF ROBERT BRUCE LOCKHART, BRITAIN’S ‘AGENT’ IN MOSCOW Sir Robert Bruce Lockhart (1887–1970) was ... Read more

Autumn Social & Welcome Evening

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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

Athenaeum Film Nights: Hue and Cry, 1947

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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