Week of Events
History Group – Cockfighting in Liverpool: Rise, Fall & Lingering Death
History Group – Cockfighting in Liverpool: Rise, Fall & Lingering Death
This talk will examine the history of cockfighting, once one of England's most popular pastimes, from the medieval period through to its abolition in 1849. It was first recorded in Liverpool in the 16th century, and the talk will focus on the locations of the town's cockpits, and on the close connection of the 'sport' ... Read more
Library & Archives Group Supper
Library & Archives Group Supper
Im Westen Nichts Neues (All Quiet on The Western Front) By Erich Remarque Published in 1929 by banned and burned. Why does the Athenaeum have a copy? Followed by the 1979 film - All Quiet on The Western Front. Talk & Supper available for £16.50. Book your place now via the Members’ Area ... Read more
Friday Evening Dining
Friday Evening Dining
At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. Typically this will take place on the first Friday of the month, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday. The Dining Room will be open ... Read more