Edward Rushton: Poetry and Politics in Romantic-Era Liverpool

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Edward Rushton: Poetry and Politics in Romantic-Era Liverpool   To commemorate the bicentenary of the death of Edward Rushton (1756-1814), Liverpool's most radical poet and abolitionist, Liverpool University Press (http://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/) has published two books which are being launched at the Liverpool Athenaeum on 5 May 2015 at 5.15: The Collected Writings of Edward Rushton, edited ... Read more

Literature Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Wednesday 6th May - 1:30pm Library Martin Edwards  -  The Golden Age of Murder  

Literature Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Wednesday 6th May 1:30pm in the Library Martin Edwards (Proprietor) - The Golden Age of Murder  

Architecture & History Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Thursday 7th May 2pm in the Library Joint meeting of the Architecture and History Groups Brenda Murray (Proprietor) will talk on ‘Celebrating the Bi-Centenary of the Town of Waterloo’  

Music Group – Palm Court Tea Concert

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Timings to follow   Friday 8th May Palm Court Tea Concert  Featuring PORT SUNLIGHT ORCHESTRA STRING QUARTET Vicky Roberts (violin)/Rod Tann (violin)/Clive Hunt (viola)/Rosie Jones (cello) MC Mr David Straughan. Conductor The Port Sunlight Orchestra   ‘CHAMBER MUSIC FROM TWO CENTURIES’ Gigue from Concerto Grosso in F, Op.6/9                                                                                Handel Romanza, Minuet & Trio from Serenade ... Read more

Cheap & Cheerful Supper

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Cheap & Cheerful Supper Wednesday 13th May 6:30-7:00pm £10.00 per person   Fishcake, Chips & Peas ~~~ Sticky Toffee Pudding  

£10

Light Night

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

A rare chance to step inside this hidden gem, containing 60,000 unique volumes including medieval manuscripts and early printed books alongside maps, pictures and artefacts reflecting Liverpool's rich heritage. Tours are scheduled every half hour beginning at 7:00pm, last tour scheduled for 9:00pm. Tickets can be bought at the Athenaeum, by phone (0151 709 7770), ... Read more

£5

Arts Group – Tate Gallery Outing

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Monday 18th May Visit to the Tate Gallery—2pm at the Gallery ‘Leonora Carrington (1917-2011)’ A Lancashire artist who  settled in Mexico in 1941. This will be a presentation by a Tate Curator The tour costs £10.00 per person Afternoon Tea is available at £3.50 per person. Bookings limited to 20 people, please book in advance ... Read more

£10.00

Architecture Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Wednesday 3rd June 2pm in the Library ‘Mosques from Brougham Terrace (Liverpool) to the Silk Route’ - An Illustrated talk by Jim Bellew    

Coffee, Tea and Chocolate: Fuelling Modernity

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Coffee, Tea and Chocolate: Fuelling Modernity Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher Workshop Liverpool Athenaeum 4th – 6th June 2015 Timings to be confirmed, further details to follow.   The annual joint workshop of the Athenaeum and 18th Century Worlds Study Group if to take place on 4 – 6 June 2015.  Proprietors and members of the ... Read more