Take a tour of Liverpool’s revolutionary Old dock – the world’s first commercial enclosed wet dock. The internationally-important Old Dock has been carefully preserved under Liverpool One, and for the first time in centuries the bed of the Pool – the creek that gave Liverpool its name – can be seen. The Old Dock was ... Read more
Informal Dining evenings are what they say - informal! A perfect opportunity to sign the share register. There are no speakers - just good food, company and wine. You may wish to bring along family and friends with you or join one of our larger club tables, please specify this on booking with Caitlin at ... Read more
Date TBC January, 2017 – “Tokyo Story”: Made in 1953, this film is considered to be one of the greatest ever made. Elderly parents come to visit their children and grandchildren in Tokyo, but the children are busy and the old people upset their routine. The visit goes badly and a few days after the ... Read more
"Scandi Crime" by John Morgan
Join us for our ever-popular Cheap & Cheerful get together. A fabulous evening of good food and good company! A two course menu for £10 and great offers on wine. Bring friends and family but be sure to book early. Menu Main Course Selection of artisan sausages, creamed Potato, onion ring and red wine sauce ... Read more
Thursday 22nd December, Service between 19:00 - 20:00 Christmas Informal Dining, £25.00 per person We finish 2016 in relaxing fashion with an ever popular informal dining occasion. There are no speakers - just good food, company and wine. You may wish to bring along family and friends with you or join one of our larger ... Read more
As part of Bluecoat Display Centre’s ongoing programme of exciting artist’s talks, the next event will feature jeweller Alan Phillips. Alan will speak about his artistic career. During his career as a University lecturer in Design, teaching here and in the USA, Alan has been exposed to many disciplines within the subject area of Art ... Read more
Dr Chris Evans on "The History of the Postbox."
Dr Mark Towsey from the University of Liverpool will describe the social, political and economic background of the 18th Century that inspired our Institution’s founders to create a new library in Liverpool. We will hear about the subscription libraries that came to Britain from the east coast of the USA, as well as the desire ... Read more
"A Melodramatic Murder Writer", Wilkie Collins by Michael Byrne.