HAMPSTEAD CLASSICAL PHILOSOPHICAL
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 are a membership based society. The meetings are in person to bring people together and foster a sense of community. Membership is £20 per annum.
To join the HCS please email membershiphampsteadclassical@gmail.com and state your interest in the Classics and Philosophy.
Members are entitled to our monthly newsletter and 5 events per year with eminent scholars. ​​​
Members are also entitled to attend the philosophical provisions offered by the HCS. In 2025-2026 there will be a five evening course on Plato's Symposium. To enrol, please email ​​membershiphampsteadclassical@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.
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The Society meets in London at the Hampstead Community Centre, 78 Hampstead High St, London NW3 1RE
The Library
A resource for the study of classical texts. The Library is only open to members. We are currently looking for a Librarian to extend our Library opening times.
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Library Location:
West Hampstead Community Centre, 17 Dornfell St, London NW6 1QN
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