Events

Our monthly talks are open to all members (and invited guests by prior arrangement only) and cover a balanced programme of topics within an overall maritime theme.

Talks are held at The Athenaeum, 18 Church Alley, Liverpool L1 3DD, usually on the third Thursday of each month from September through to May at 12.30pm, with refreshments available from midday.  Unless advised otherwise, members do not need to indicate attendance in advance, and can simply turn up on the day.  Members who wish to invite guests must notify us at contactliverpoolmaritime@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance.  The calendar of events is as follows:

Mar
21
Thu
2024
‘Pirates, Privateers, Corsairs and Buccaneers’ by Alison Telfer
Mar 21 @ 12:30

A look at the rise and fall of piracy, focussing on the ‘Golden Age’, its global impact and the role of the Royal Navy then and now.  We will examine the causes of piracy, some key 17th/18th Century figures, and their influence on modern understanding.

Apr
18
Thu
2024
‘Shipping Architecture In Liverpool’ by Iain Jackson
Apr 18 @ 12:30

Details to be confirmed.

May
16
Thu
2024
‘Nautical Terms Used in Everyday Language’ by Peter Swarbrick
May 16 @ 12:30

Nautical expressions pepper our everyday language.  Peter Swarbrick, a retired journalist and experienced sailor, will speak about the origin and meanings of some of the nautical phrases still in use today.

Please note that this talk will follow the Annual General Meeting.