Week of Events
Vincent Roper – Retirement Lunch
Vincent Roper – Retirement Lunch
Join us on Monday 19 November for a special lunch to both celebrate Vincent Roper's 87th birthday and commemorate his retirement as Librarian of the Athenaeum. Further details on the event will follow, however as this will likely be a very popular lunch with many Proprietors wishing to thank 'Vin' for all the work he ... Read more
The Film Group
The Film Group
Tuesday 20th November, 2018: Libel (1959) This British Film was directed by Anthony Asquith and stars Olivia de Havilland, Dirk Bogarde, Paul Massie, Wilfred Hyde-White and Robert Morley. A Canadian World War II pilot (Massie) in London sees Sir Mark Lodden (Bogarde) on TV giving a tour of his ancestral home. The pilot recalls that he ... Read more
Music Group: ‘Love Songs: English, French & Russian’
Music Group: ‘Love Songs: English, French & Russian’
Russian Singer Irina Ektova in the Newsroom 21 November 2018 at 5.30 p.m. I am delighted to announce a short concert in the Newsroom on Wednesday, 21 November 2018 at 5.30 p.m. The event will feature my friend Irina Ektova, who will sing a selection of love songs in English, French and her native Russian, ... Read more
‘Suffrage’, Dinner with Janet Dugdale
‘Suffrage’, Dinner with Janet Dugdale
In November we will be taking part in Liverpool City Council’s Vote 100 week, which will celebrate the centenary of votes for women and the first female MPs. During that week there will be a Presidential dinner during that week with Janet Dugdale, Director of National Museums Liverpool, speaking to us about the history of ... Read more
Library And Archive Group
Library And Archive Group
"Maps, and how to interpret them". 11:30am in the Library. The intention is to examine where the many maps in the Athenaeum collection are stored and how to find what is here. Illustrative examples will be available to view. At 12.30 pm following the talk an informal lunch will be available (£12.50 per person -reservation ... Read more