A society dedicated to celebrating and sharing British history and culture, and the philosophy and musing on the Western world.
Register your interestBritain and the wider Western world have handed down a remarkable inheritance of history, literature, faith and ideas. The Albion Society exists to celebrate that inheritance, to pass it on, and to enjoy it in good company.
In York, a city that has seen much of that story, we gather to read, to listen and to talk. We hope to spread an appreciation of the culture and thought that shaped us, among readers of every kind.
We celebrate British history and identity, Western philosophy, the Christian foundations of our culture, Victorian thought, enterprise and the freedom to speak and think. Everyone is welcome, and the Society has no political affiliation.
Monthly readings of great fiction, from Victorian adventure to the novels of the twentieth century, discussed over a glass in good company.
Evenings of lively, courteous talk on history, faith, philosophy and the questions that shaped the West, where every view is heard and the argument is part of the pleasure.
Talks from historians, authors, clergy and thinkers on the people, ideas and events that made Britain and the Western world, followed by questions and conversation.
York’s churches have stood for centuries, and many now face neglect or conversion to other uses. We will work to protect them, so that these bastions of Christianity are passed on to future generations.
We will join forces with other societies, charities and organisations who share our love of history, faith and culture, because what we can protect and celebrate together is far greater than what we can do alone.
Our first six titles, one each month. Date and York venue for the inaugural meeting to be announced to registered members.
J. L. Carr
Evelyn Waugh
George MacDonald Fraser
John Buchan
George Orwell
Sebastian Faulks
The Albion Society is open to everyone. We ask all members and guests to:
The committee may ask anyone who breaks this code to leave.
Founding membership is free while we gather our first circle. Tell us your name and why you would like to join, and we will write to you about the first meeting. We will not share your details.