Innovation Group – Gallipoli Landings Centenary
The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Wednesday 29th April 2pm in the Wine Servery Donna Young—Curator of Herbarium Science, National Museums Liverpool talks on ‘The herbarium collection of World Museum; its history, use and care’
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
Wednesday 6th May - 1:30pm Library Martin Edwards - The Golden Age of Murder
Wednesday 6th May 1:30pm in the Library Martin Edwards (Proprietor) - The Golden Age of Murder
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’
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 Wednesday 13th May 6:30-7:00pm £10.00 per person Fishcake, Chips & Peas ~~~ Sticky Toffee Pudding
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
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