Liberal history editathon
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British liberal history edit-a-thon - details
- Where: National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2HE. Embankment tube station is 0.1 miles away, a short walk.
- When: 24 August 2016
- Point of contact: User:Rock drum
- Cost: Free!
Wikimedia UK's participation policy will apply at the event and there will be trusted individuals on hand with whom you can raise any related issues.
About the event
The National Liberal Club houses a library of books and specialist materials on Liberal history, many of them rare. They have kindly agreed to open up their collection to Wikipedia editors for the day, to improve articles related to the history of British liberalism. All those interested in British political history are welcome to attend—you do not need to have edited Wikipedia before! Trainers will be on hand to help you with getting started editing Wikipedia, and begin contributing.
As a private members club, the NLC does have a dress code: jacket and tie for men, and the less strictly defined 'formal wear' for women—but no jeans, tracksuits, or trainers. However, if you are only staying for the event then you are welcome to come as you are. But if you would like to join us for a drink in the bar/tea in the smoking room, etc. then the dress code will apply.
How do I prepare?
- Sign up for the event
- Create a Wikipedia account (we can help you with this on the day, but it's helpful if you do it in advance)
- Bring a laptop (Wi-Fi will be provided)
- Think about what you would like to edit about—there are some ideas below if you need inspiration
- Learn more about editing using the Visual Editor, or editing in general.
- Learn about good sources for articles.
Schedule
The event will begin at 10 AM and run all day; you can drop in, or join us for the whole day. Lunch will be provided.
About the venue
The National Liberal Club was established by William Gladstone in 1882. Today, it is independent of any political party but remains closely aligned with the Liberal tradition. Its members may belong to any political party or none. The neo-Gothic building, designed by Alfred Waterhouse (who was also architect of the Natural History Museum, and Manchester Town Hall), was completed in 1887 and was at the time the largest clubhouse ever built. Some of the building has since been sold off, but it remains among the largest clubhouses in the world. Learn more about the National Liberal Club and its history on Wikipedia.
Sign up
- This event is open to all and free to attend but the venue would like to know who is attending, so we ask that you please register at the link below.