"The history of Jewish Southport - researching and writing it" by John Cowell.

6th Annual Library Dinner – Dress code: Black Tie. The Library Dinner has developed into one of the most popular events of the year, helped by informal formality, good food and an opportunity to learn something more about the wealth of our Library collections. The last twelve months have been a year of unprecedented activity ... Read more

There has always been a fascination with poisons; a toadstool that can kill, or Shakespearian potions for murder and suicide. Prof Francesco Falciani from the University of Liverpool will take us on a journey from man’s earliest “experiments” with poisons (usually on their enemies or less favoured relatives!), through how industrial and social revolutions required ... Read more

Tuesday 25th April, 13:00-13:30 Joint Afternoon Tea—Blue Coat Display. £12.50 per person Tickets : £12.50 each (includes tea, sandwiches & cakes at The Athenaeum). As part of Bluecoat Display Centre’s ongoing programme of exciting artist’s talks, the next event will feature furniture maker Hugh Miller. Hugh will speak about his artistic career. Hugh divides his time ... Read more

In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too. £10.00 per person, includes a one course supper and refreshments served during the interval.

Thursday 6 April, 18:00 for 18:30 “Sir Walter Raleigh & Medicine”- LMI Supper £25.00 per person We host the Liverpool Medical Institution early in April for our      Annual Joint Supper, as Dr Chris Duffin gives a talk before the meal, entitled ‘Sir Walter Raleigh & Medicine”. A reception drink is included in the price.  

Ever a popular Club event, join us for good food, good company and good fun. Special wine offers will be available on the evening.

Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Information to follow

“A Corrupt Liverpool Election” by HH Richard Hamilton Further details to follow.

Athenaeum Talks "Understanding Tomorrow's World" This presentation by Drs Alex. McMinn MBE (Past President), Jack Brettle and Neil Stephenson will introduce a non-scientific audience to a wide range of scientific developments that are affecting our lives - robots and artificial intelligence (particularly robots that help sustain independent living), computer controlled (autonomous) vehicles, 3D printers, Gene ... Read more