This talk will examine the history of cockfighting, once one of England's most popular pastimes, from the medieval period through to its abolition in 1849. It was first recorded in Liverpool in the 16th century, and the talk will focus on the locations of the town's cockpits, and on the close connection of the 'sport' ... Read more
Wednesday 1st November - 3pm in the Wine Servery Im Westen Nichts Neues, otherwise known as All Quiet on the Western Front, was published in 1929, but was famously banned and burned in Germany over the years after release. Some of you may know that The Athenaeum has a copy of the book, and a ... Read more
Im Westen Nichts Neues (All Quiet on The Western Front) By Erich Remarque Published in 1929 by banned and burned. Why does the Athenaeum have a copy? Followed by the 1979 film - All Quiet on The Western Front. Talk & Supper available for £16.50. Book your place now via the Members’ Area ... Read more
At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. Typically this will take place on the first Friday of the month, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday. The Dining Room will be open ... Read more
The Literature group meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Library Reading Room – any alterations will be notified in good time. There is no need to book for this interest group meeting, simply turn up and enjoy. This week, Proprietor Ann Bates has agreed to lead the meeting, ... Read more
The Sketching Club meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm to sketch portraits. Past models have included those in Tudor, English Civil War and Edwardian costume. It adopts the approach of the well-established Liver Sketching Club where individuals learn through practice rather than instruction. This is an informal club for sketchers of ... Read more
Remembrance Sunday Lunch Sunday 12th November, 12:30 for 1:00pm A Traditional Sunday lunch will follow the Civic Remembrance Service at St George’s Plateau. The Club will be open from 11:30am for anyone who wishes to use the facilities before lunch, though guests will be gathering from 12:30pm ahead of lunch at 1:00pm. Book your place ... Read more
The next in the series of classic films takes place on Wednesday 15th November. The programme is being finalised by facilitator Dr Ian Cubbin and will be published shortly, though the dates for this seasons film nights can be found below. Guests gather in the Newsroom from 6:30pm ahead of supper at 7:00pm. The cinema ... Read more
The Athenaeum is proud to present, as part of this year’s Presidential programme, our first Poetry Night, hosted by Athenaeum Proprietor poet, musician and wit John Gorman (formerly of the Scaffold). John will perform his own work as well as introducing two special guest poets, Keith Wilson (a regular on Radio Merseyside) and Hoylake-born Anna ... Read more
Join Michael Owens (researcher, writer and lecturer; author Play the Game: How the Olympics came to East London) and John Boughton (social historian, blogger; author Municipal Dreams:the Rise and Fall of Council Housing) to take a historical perspective on Britain’s current housing crisis. From the golden age of post war planning to the decades of decline from the ... Read more
The Athenaeum is delighted to welcome back ArtsGroupie CIC, to perform their new production of the Charles Dickens classic - The Signalman. A ghostly figure has visited the signalman twice already, each time preceding a terrible disaster. When the apparition appears for the third time, it’s up to the signalman to decode its meaning and ... Read more
Friday 24th November, from 6:30pm in the Newsroom The traditional Library Dinner showcases the importance of our library to the Athenaeum’s past, present and future. It is the first of the three formal events scheduled for this Presidential year and includes a reception drink, a delicious meal and talk from guest speaker Dr David Jordan, ... Read more
The President, Dr Paul Burns will be the guest speaker at November's History Group Meeting: Topic to be finalised. Attendance of the talk is free for Members are guests. Talk: 2:30pm in the Library Reading Room
At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. Typically this will take place on the first Friday of the month, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday. This December we have a special edition ... Read more