The Anglo-Finnish Society

Cultural contacts
between Britain & Finland

The Anglo-Finnish Society is the oldest Finland related voluntary organisation in the UK. Non-political and non-profit making, the Society fosters cultural and social relations between these two countries and warmly welcomes anybody with an interest in Finland, its language, culture and the Finnish way of life.

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Events

We organise on average 8-9 meetings or other events a year, most of them being illustrated talks and discussions at a variety of locations in London. Join us at our upcoming events!

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Feb 17, 2026

Churchill’s Baltic Vision

Churchill’s Baltic vision, talk by Prof. Patrick Salmon OBE Allen Room ​(First Floor), St Anne’s Church, 55 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 6AF at 3 p.m.​ on 17 February​ 2026 Winston Churchill never visited the Baltic, but it held an important place in his strategic imagination. In both world wars he dreamed of inflicting a […]
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Mar 9, 2026

Forging Kalevala in Music: Inside a Composer’s Creative Process

“Forging Kalevala in Music: Inside a Composer’s Creative Process” Monday, 9 March 2026 at 18:00 for 18:30 (drinks and snacks from 18:00, talk begins at 18:30 – Duration: Until approximately 19:30/19:45) Venue: Church of St Magnus the Martyr, London Bridge, Lower Thames Street, EC3R 6DN (nearest Tube: Monument, London Bridge, Bank) Description: This event offers […]
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Apr 14, 2026

Annual General Meeting

Our AGM is planned for 14 April 2026. Further details will follow nearer the time to members.
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May 1, 2026

Vappu-Valborg Lunch

​Our Vappu-Valborg lunch is planned again for 1 May 2026 with a tour of the art at Gray’s Inn also being organised. More details to follow later.
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