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Liverpool Athenaeum
Private member club in Liverpool, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Athenaeum is a private members club in Liverpool, England. The club was founded to ensure the up-to-date provision of newspapers and pamphlets, and to create a library for the use of the merchants and professional men in the city. The original building was demolished, and replaced by a new building nearby, in 1924. The members of the club are known as Proprietors, because they subscribe to a share, and they include both men and women. The building contains a large library, and it is also used by the Proprietors for social functions. It can be hired for use by outside individuals and organisations.
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Liverpool Athenaeum | |
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![]() Liverpool Athenaeum seen from Bluecoat Chambers | |
General information | |
Address | Church Alley |
Town or city | Liverpool |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 53.4046°N 2.9839°W / 53.4046; -2.9839 |
Completed | 1924 |
Owner | The Athenaeum |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Harold Dod |
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