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.
Thursday 6th October, 6:00-6:30pm Athenaeum Film Nights Present – Passport to Pimlico. £10.00 per person, includes a one course supper and refreshments during the interval. A charming Ealing comedy with turns from dozens of beloved character actors hilariously sending up English stereotypes when Pimlico declares itself independent to escape dour post-war life.
12th October, 2016 – “Hobson’s Choice”: this wonderful tale is of an oafish father (Charles Laughton) whose boot-making business is run by his eldest daughter (Brenda de Banzie) and depends on the skill of his shy boot maker (John Mills). Hobson’s life is thrown into chaos when his daughter decides she has other plans. Made ... Read more
'A Letter from America: The US Electoral System from Washington to Trump.' with Professor Terry Schultz from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA. Professor Terry Schultz will provide an entertaining and enlightened insight into the seeming impenetrable subject of the upcoming US election. From the Primaries and Electoral College to the White House and Senate, ... Read more
John Edmondson on "The Chesney Expedition."
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
"George Gissing" by Alan Andrews