walks&talks

About and for Liverpool u3a's local interest walks and local histoy talks groups

About Our Groups
The local interest walks are the first Friday of the month. They explore different parts of the city and little wider afield. It draws its walk leaders from within the group.
The local history talks are on the last Friday of the month. The group meets at Liverpool's Central Library at 10.30 with the talks starting at 11.00.

Contact us;
u3a.loc.history@gmail.com


  •  13/3/2026 10:30 AM
  •   West Derby, Liverpool, UK

It will be Louise's turn to lead again. Following what has developed into a theme of exploring the lost villages of Liverpool it's the turn of West Derby. The village that gives its name to the Earls of Derby and all their history including the race! PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE

  •  27/3/2026 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

As we did last time a list of his many talks was circulated recently. People will then had the opportunity of joining in on deciding the subject of his talk. As a result it will be Liverpool Lives. Some people from Liverpool who deserve much more recognition than they get.

  •  10/4/2026 10:30 AM
  •   TBC

Please note the change of date. The first Friday is Good Friday hence the change. Margie is down to lead this one.

  •  24/4/2026 10:30 AM - 10/11/2025 01:00 PM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

Steven Horton, who several members have heard speak, will be speaking about the memorials and monuments surrounding Saint George's Hall and Saint John's Gardens. You can't get much more historic or local to the Central Library Please play on the door.

  •  1/5/2026 10:30 AM - 1/5/2026 10:30 AM
  •   TBC

Ros due to lead this one. It is a bank holiday so the date might change.

  •  29/5/2026 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

Bernard has emailed an up to date list of his talks. I've cut it down to two (see below). Please let me know which you would prefer.

  •  5/6/2026 10:30 AM - 5/6/2026 10:30 AM
  •   TBC

Des' turn to lead the walk.

  •  26/6/2026 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

We have quite a distinguished speaker lined up. He is travelling up from Hertfordshire so please pass the word to make it worth his while with big audience. Tickets £4, please at the door.

  •  3/7/2026 10:30 AM - 3/7/2026 10:30 AM
  •   TBC

It's due to be Louise's turn to lead the walk.

  •  31/7/2026 10:30 AM - 31/7/2026 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

A talk by Sue Latimer the former Heritage Interpreter and Researcher for the Southport Heritage Project. You may have seen the signs, particularly on hoardings, around Southport the lost couple years. She's now working as a freelancer. They should be an interesting one it sounds as it she's putting a lot of work into it. If you know people from the Southport area, who might be interested please invite them. Tickets £4, please pay at the door.

  •  7/8/2026 10:30 AM - 7/8/2026 10:30 AM
  •   TBC

Margie is scheduled to be the walk leader.

  •  28/8/2026 10:30 AM - 28/2/2026 03:49 PM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

Tickets £4, please at the door. The current plan is to have a meeting utilising the skills and knowledge of members of the group. This is in keeping with the aims and objectives of the U3A generally. It is also timed to save money on speakers when lower attendances are expected because of the holiday period.

  •  4/9/2026 10:30 AM - 4/9/2026 10:30 AM
  •   TBC

Ros is due to be leading this walk.

  •  25/9/2026 10:30 AM - 28/2/2026 04:16 PM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

Tickets £4, please at the door. Suggestions as to which charity accompanied by contact details greatly received. A local connection would be a bonus.

  •  2/10/2026 10:30 AM - 2/10/2026 10:30 AM
  •   TBC
  •  30/10/2026 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

Tickets £4, please at the door. John Maguire is currently writing a book on the subject. Which I didn't know when I asked him, after the meeting in January, if he knew of of anyone who could do a talk on Samhain. No prizes for guessing who l asked to do the talk.

  •  6/11/2026 10:30 AM - 6/11/2026 10:30 AM
  •   TBC
  •  27/11/2026 10:30 AM - 28/11/2025 03:22 PM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

Given the success of the 2025 quiz (thanks Louise) one of the winning team has agreed to set the questions this year. Thanks Ros!

  •  4/12/2026 10:30 AM - 4/12/2026 10:30 AM
  •   TBC
  •  15/1/2027 10:30 AM - 28/2/2026 04:07 PM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.

  •  19/2/2027 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.

  •  19/3/2027 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.

  •  16/4/2027 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.

  •  21/5/2027 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.

  •  18/6/2027 10:30 AM - 18/6/2027 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.

  •  16/7/2027 10:30 AM - 28/2/2026 04:06 PM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.

  •  20/8/2027 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.

  •  17/9/2027 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.

  •  15/10/2027 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.

  •  19/11/2027 10:30 AM
  •   Liverpool Central Library

There is a standard £4 cover charge for room hire and the cost of speakers. Please play on the door. Technically it is for members of the Liverpool branch of the u3a. We welcome people to come along to see if they might like to join. We hope to see you soon.



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  •   28/2/2026 03:45 PM

Next year's meetings

  •   28/2/2026 02:34 PM

Garston Walk Resources

  •   1/2/2026 05:07 PM

MCS heritage plaque project

  •   28/11/2025 06:03 PM

  •  u3a.loc.history@gmail.com
  •  The walks and talks both start at 10:30. The talks at Liverpool Central Library on the last Friday of the month. The walks at various points around the city and beyond on the first Friday of the month.