Founding of the Athenaeum’s Library

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 to educate and disseminate. Drawing on our own library collection, Dr Towsey’s talk will help us to understand what made it so important for initial Proprietors of the Athenaeum to create a legacy that has lasted over 200 years.

Menu 

Starter

Pressed chicken liver and game terrine, pickled mushrooms, beetroot glaze

Main Course

Roast Loin of cod, sun blushed tomato tapenade, herb crumb and lemon butter sauce

(served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes)

Dessert 

Poached red wine and vanilla pear, winter berry compote and Pannacotta