Members & Guests

The Literature Group typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Reading Room.   Today's meeting: Details to be confirmed  

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 […]

The Literature Group typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Reading Room.   Today's meeting: POEMS FOR AN ECHOING BATHROOM  !! Go on, admit it, we've all cut loose in the bathroom with our favourite verses sending a shiver through the shower head and startling the loofah as the tiled […]

Mrs Christina Clarke who will give us an illustrated talk on Charkes Renee Macintosh, Scottish architect, designer, writer, artist and colourist. Members will remember Christina's engrossing talk on the History of the Walker Art Gallery last March. This talk may be of interest also to the members of the History of Art group, but is […]

Join us on Thursday 10th October to welcome Professor George King at his inaugural event as President of the Athenaeum. Expect an enjoyable evening with fizz, food, music and perhaps a short speech or two. Itinerary: 18:00-19:00 Drinks Reception 19:00 Food served 20:00 Entertainment 22:45 Last Orders at the Bar Book your place now with […]