Talks arranged by the society

Programme 2026

Next talk

7.30pm

From the Archives of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Alistair Baker

Stories of those who gave their lives during conflicts and are now remembered by the CWGC.

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Coming up

Earlier this season (5)
  • 7.30pm
    Quiz

    Quiz night

    Summer outing. Summer break in August.

  • 7.30pm

    The search for the Holy Grail

    John Coventry

  • 7.30pm

    Gracie's Sword

    Steve Ragnall

    The story of the Confederate ship The Alabama, which was built in Liverpool.

  • 3pm

    Margery Booth, the knickers spy who sang for Hitler

    Bernard Nevin

    Margery Booth is a forgotten English Opera star from the 1930s but also acted as an undercover wartime spy.

  • 3pm

    The Bloody History of Liverpool

    Ken Pye

    You will find out about the grim goings on inside the Castle of Liverpool, the civil war and the ruthless massacre of the Liverpool townsfolk.

Venue & practical information

Talks are held at St Mary's Hall which has step-free access and a large adjacent car park, with bus stops nearby on Church Road. Talks in February, March and October will be held on Thursday afternoons, starting at 3pm, with complimentary refreshments served from 2.30pm.

Talks in April, May and September, the Quiz Night in June, and the AGM in November will be on Wednesdays starting at 7.30pm.

Admission is half an hour before the start and early attendance is appreciated to enable the talks to start promptly

Membership forms, if required, are available via the membership page. If you have any suggestions for speakers, or would be willing to speak on a topic of interest yourself, please contact us by emailing info@wooltonsociety.org.uk.

Members of the society are also entitled to attend talks given by the Merseyside Civic Society.