The Society’s major functions are our showpiece events, open to Liverymen, Yeomen and their guests. Hosted by the Master and Wardens, official guests may include visiting Masters, Presidents of Royal Societies, senior figures in the world of medicine, pharmacy, the sciences, entertainment, Armed Forces, finance, politics, and beyond.
The Keats Lecture was established in 1968 in rotation with King’s College London and The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries.
A rare opportunity to make your own Gin in the only distillery in the City of London!
The is the second iteration of the now annual Apothecaries’ Sporting Dinner which celebrates those Liverymen and Yeoman who compete in the Inter-Livery sporting competitions.
Enjoy three talks and Q&A from leading academics, from Dr Caroline Burgon (University of Birmingham), Dr Kaara Peterson (University of Miami), and Dr Sarah Dustagheer (University of Kent) that illuminate the medical references within Shakespeare’s texts, how medicine influenced his performances and his largely untold life in Blackfriars.
The Tower RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Association), on the north embankment of the Thames to the east of Waterloo Bridge, is the busiest lifeboat station in the British Isles. Our group will assemble at the top of the ramp for an 11am start. The visit will include an illustrated talk about the RNLI in general and Tower Lifeboat Station (TLS) in particular, followed by a tour of the station conducted by some of the crew, viewing of the boats and concluding with a Q&A session about the TLS and RNLI.
The Society’s major functions are our showpiece events, open to Liverymen, Yeomen and their guests. Hosted by the Master and Wardens, official guests may include visiting Masters, Presidents of Royal Societies, senior figures in the world of medicine, pharmacy, the sciences, entertainment, Armed Forces, finance, politics, and beyond.
Ben Street led an event for the Livery Committee in 2016 at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, and in April 2024 a walking tour of four private galleries in Fitzrovia and Mayfair. Ben is an art historian and educator, his website https://benstreet.co.uk gives more details.
Calling all writers and curious minds.
Dive into the captivating intersection of medical ethics and creative writing with our interactive one-day course, now in its eighth year..
Led by Helen Mosby (Open University) and Philosophy Fellows’ Convenor, Andrew Papanikitas, this masterclass will bring ethical quandaries to life, sharpen your literary skills and deepen your understanding of medical ethics through a wealth of diverse perspectives.
Ever wondered why doctors are so miserable? Find out how anger, resentment, even hate, can arise in an increasingly pressured NHS, and how these dynamics shape frontline care.
