This group looks at all kinds of Architecture, from all countries and all periods of history. Architecture has many aspects; it can be enjoyed not just as sculptural shapes but also because it represents some of the higher aspirations of different people, places, and civilisations.

A great deal of thought and effort has been dedicated to buildings throughout history and it is a pleasure to find them, look at them and ask why they were built and for whom. The ability to make an ‘image search’ of the internet means we can find a treasure trove of pictures and information about any given subject and enjoy going off on to tangents that we didn’t know existed.

We tend to look at the cultural background to buildings, only occasionally touching on the technology. The theme of a meeting might be a particular architect, a particular place and time or an artistic movement or style.

Disabled parking at rear and limited ordinary parking; wheelchair accessible. Bus: number 11 from Bus Station, number 4 from University via Infirmary.

Limited car parking behind Quaker Meeting House. Accessible from the car park but there are steps at the front gate. Please take extra care when entering and exiting the car park both on foot and by car. The access is very narrow.