External events

Historical lecture and exhibition on the life of Baron August Filip Armfelt (1768-1839)

May 6 - May 9, 2025

The Finnish Embassy is delighted to present a historical lecture and exhibition curated by Dr Jussi Nuorteva, highlighting the life of Baron August Filip Armfelt (1768-1839).

Step back in time and explore the life of the Swedish-Finnish antiquarian and military officer. Find out about his adventures during a trip to England in the late 18th century, through a poster display at the University of Manchester’s Mansfield Cooper Building.

The opening lecture is open for the public and will take place at the Manchester University’s Mansfield Cooper Building lecture room 1.02 on Tuesday May 6 at 11am.

The free exhibition will run May 6-9 from 10am to 4pm.

Nordic Art Exhibition: ‘Distant Voices’

May 8 - May 13, 2025

Eric Length, Sleeper Cell, oil on linen, 2023

Cadogan Fine Art and Fiumano Clase have their next exhibition ‘Distant Voices’ from Thursday 8th to Tuesday 13th May at Gallery 475, 475 Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HL.

The exhibition focuses on the work of contemporary Nordic artists and their meditations on nature, its strength and the importance of listening to its ‘voices’. There is a strong belief in the magic of nature in the north with its history of trolls, elves and ‘the hidden people’. https://cadoganfinearts.com/exhibitions/

Aquavit Masterclass and Tasting

Jun 4, 2025

Aquavit Masterclass and Tasting – Wednesday 4 June at 7pm

I am delighted to confirm details about this exciting event, which will be held in the Allen Room of St Anne’s Church, Soho (55 Dean Street, London W1D 6AF).

The award-winning company Nuet Aquavit was founded by Norwegian Morten Pharo Halle and we are fortunate to have their brand ambassador, Jake Lovell-Hewitt, to give a presentation that will explore three classic Scandinavian aquavits followed by an introduction to three Nuet products (including Nuet Cøffee, not yet available in the UK).

A welcome drink and finger food will be provided from 7pm, with the talk and tasting starting at 7.30pm. There will then be an opportunity to mingle and to purchase Nuet products at a discount and the evening will finish at 9pm. To learn more about the company, see their website: About | Nuet – Scandinavian Dry Aquavit

Places are limited to 40 on a first-come, first-served basis. To confirm your attendance, please email the Anglo-Norse Society on AngloNorse2019@outlook.com and also make a payment of £20 per person to the Society’s account:

Sort Code: 09-01-29

Account: 39883755

Account name: The Anglo-Norse Society in London

Reference: NUET

Tower of London Dinner

Oct 10, 2025

Anglo-Danish Society Dinner
10th October 2025 at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
HM Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB

The Anglo-Danish Society have kindly invited members of other Nordic Societies to join them at a special dinner.

Members and their guests are invited to join this special event hosted by RHQ Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment in the Fusilier Mess inside the historic Tower of London.

Diners and their guests will enjoy a pre-dinner drinks reception in the Fusilier Museum from 7pm, followed by a three-course dinner, including drinks, in the Officers’ Mess Dining Room and with suitable entertainment.

This event is held in a unique venue not open to the general public and is a firm favourite in our calendar. We feel very privileged to be allowed access to this venue.

Dress code: Black Tie with medals.

Tickets are £130 per person for members and £145 per person for non-members.

Please note that there is no car parking, disabled or wheelchair access available and taxis are not allowed entry inside the grounds.
Furthermore, the Tower of London is a non-smoking area.

Applications to be made by Thursday 25th September 2025. Please inform us of any dietary requirements

Please note that payments should be made by bank transfer to our account: Sort Code: 55-70-13, account number: 78325285. Please use the reference TOL101025 for your payment.