HAMPSTEAD CLASSICAL SOCIETY
Who we are
Hampstead Classical Society aims to promote interest in Classics and Ancient Philosophy. These include works from the ancient world, written in Latin and Ancient Greek, ranging from history to literature and philosophy. We offer:
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The HCS Classics Book Club. This is free and open to all. It is not required to be a member of the Society. Everyone is welcome, whether they are Classics specialists, have an interest in the subject, or have never had the chance to read any ancient texts. We read texts in English translation. The author for 2025 is Sophocles. We read the Antigone. Book club inquiries should be sent to bookclubhampsteadclassical@gmail.com.
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The HCS Classics and Philosophical Membership Programme. HCS runs many more events beyond the monthly Book Club. These events are open to members only. The best way to join is to come to a meeting and ask our membership officer, for an application form. Members are entitled to our monthly newsletter and a well crafted calendar of events. Membership inquiries and subscriptions should be sent to membershiphampsteadclassical@gmail.com. Membership is currently £15 per annum. We offer a discounted membership at £10 for students.
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The HCS Philosophy Programme, a specialist philosophical bookclub of 5 sessions for £50 per person per annum. To join the HCS Philosophy Programme, please email secretaryhampsteadclassical@gmail.com. Previous knowledge of Ancient Greek and Latin is required as we will be reading texts in the original language.
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I founded Hampstead Classical Society because noble disciplines such as Classics and Ancient Philosophy are in decline in the West. Yet these disciplines help explaining human emotions, thinking, and actions.
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Mrs. Alba Miriello Richards
What we do
The Society
Hampstead Classical Society was founded in May 2022 and its President is Mrs. Alba Miriello Richards (MPhil).
It is an unincorporated association. It has a President and officers, volunteer positions, who help with the running of the society.
The aim of the Society is to promote interest in Classics and Ancient Philosophy in London within the wider non academic community.
The Classics Book Club is free.
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The Classics and Philosophical Membership Programme require a membership which is currently at £15 per person per annum. Membership is open to everyone, whether they have previously read Latin and Ancient Greek texts or not.
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The Philosophy Programme, a philosophical bookclub for £50 per person per annum. Please email secretaryhampsteadclassical@gmail.com. Previous knowledge of Ancient Greek and Latin is required.
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The Society meets in London at the West Hampstead Community Centre, 17 Dornfell St, London NW6 1QN.
The Library
A resource for the study of classical texts. The Library is members-only. Visit the Membership section of the website for more information. We are currently looking for a Librarian to extend our Library opening times.
We aim to have a new location for our collection. To support this, consider donating either pecuniary sums or books by emailing presidenthampsteadclassical@gmail.com.
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Library Location:
West Hampstead Community Centre, 17 Dornfell St, London NW6 1QN
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