We are delighted to announce the Institution will be collaborating with Smithdown Social Arts Hub in hosting a unique exhibition here at the Club between 12th September and 30th November. Featuring approximately 60 pieces from local artists, the exhibition will be launched at a Private Viewing for Proprietors on 12th September, ahead of a public ... Read more
Join us in the Library Reading Room for another meeting of the History Group. Professor Jim Marshall will speak on The History of the Geology and Landscape of Liverpool. Attendance of this talk is free to charge to members.
The next meeting of our History Group will take place on Tuesday, September 17th, at 2.30pm when Professor Jim Marshall will give us an illustrated talk on The History of the Geology and Landscape of Liverpool. It has interesting links to the discussion on the talk on the environment given by Professor Chesters in February ... Read more
We are delighted to welcome Laurence Westgaph to the Athenaeum to talk about the institution’s links to the transatlantic trade in enslaved people. Many of our early Proprietors benefitted, directly or indirectly, form this heinous trade. Some of you will remember the fascinating and enlightening presentation Laurence gave over two years ago about this important ... Read more
Proprietors Ron Jones and Paul Burns’s revised and updated iteration of The History of The Athenaeum is ready to launch—and what better way to welcome this publication into the world than with a swinging soirée in the Newsroom? President Edward Ashton and Proprietor Neville Carrick produced a history of the club to celebrate our bicentenary in 1997. ... Read more
All Proprietors are welcome to attend the Athenaeum AGM 2024. Please register your attendance with the Concierge desk.
Join us on Thursday 10th October to welcome Professor George King at their first event as President of the Athenaeum. Expect an enjoyable evening with fizz, food, music and perhaps a short speech or two. Book now with the Concierge desk.
Three months after taking over the position of Curator of the Athenaeum Library, Heather Thrift will speak about the collections we have, the treasures we hold, and her vision for the Athenaeum library of tomorrow. Meals will be available on the day if booked via the Concierge desk. Tickets for the talk only are free ... Read more
Remembrance Sunday Lunch Sunday 10th November, 12:30 for 1:00pm Join us in remembering the fallen at our traditional Athenaeum Remembrance Sunday Lunch. Book your place now via the Members' Area or through the Concierge. Tickets: £45
Join us for another meeting of the Athenaeum History Group. We will be joined by Proprietor Dr Graham Jones, who will speak about the life and legacy of Peter Ellis. This talk is free of charge to Athenaeum members and their guests.