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Events

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµruns a diverse programme of events including visits, walks, online talks and weekends away. These are publicised to members below and in the ‘Blue Sheet’ which is mailed with our membership magazine, ‘The Victorian’, in February, June and October. Members receive priority booking.

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµis an CPD provider recognised by The Institute of Historic Building Conservation. Our recorded online talks can be found in our shop here. This is a fantastic opportunity to discover over 80 lectures on ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµand Edwardian architecture, architects, and related themes including railways.

December

Talk: Thomas Harrison and the Greek Revival in the North West

A talk by Dr Debbie Challis, Creative Producer of the Portico Library Manchester on Thomas Harrrison (1744-1829) the influential architect and bridge engineer known for his contribution to the Greek Revival in the Northwest, including designing the Portico Library.

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Ticket Price: £10.00 pay on the day
Date: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Time: 7.15-9.00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House Mount Street Manchester M2 5NS –
Location: In Person | Talk | Manchester

January

AGM & Talk: Liverpool Regional Group AGM + The Albert Dock Talk, by David Roscoe

Liverpool Regional Group’s AGM at 1:30 pm will be followed at 2:00 pm by the story behind the construction of the Albert Dock and its opening in 1846.

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Ticket Price: £10
Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue: The Quaker Meeting House 22 School Lane Liverpool L1 3BT –
Location: Talk | In Person | Liverpool

Visit: Manchester Group 60th Anniversary Celebration

A celebratory day to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Manchester Group of the ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµSociety, including the following: talks from a number of the specialists involved in the Rochdale Town Hall restoration project; guided tours of the building, the Square and Broadfield Slopes; a two course lunch; an opportunity to meet friends old and new.

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Ticket Price: £50.00 including lunch
Date: Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: Rochdale Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AZ –
Location: Visit | Manchester | In Person

Lunch: New Year Lunch at Browns   

Our New Year Lunch will be at Browns in the Bull Ring, in their private dining area, The Mezzanine.

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Ticket Price: £30 (plus £5.00 supplement if you choose the steak)
Date: Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Time: 12.45 pm for 1.00 pm
Venue: Browns Restaurant, 7 Spiceal Street, St Martin’s Square, Birmingham, B5 4BH –
Location: In Person | Birmingham & West Midlands
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February

Talk: The Leicester School Board by Neil Crutchley

Neil Crutchley will discuss the architecture of the Leicester School Board.

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Ticket Price: £3 donation on the door.
Date: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House, 16 Queens Road, Leicester LE2 1WP –
Location: In Person | Talk | Leicester