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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Nov 18, 2025

Talk by Johanna Puisto,  Finnish Sculpture Conservator

  Some of our members had the pleasure to hear Johanna Puisto talk about her fascinating work in restoring delicate objects on our behind-the-scenes tour of the V&A in May. However, Johanna has had a rich and varied career as a conservator in support of many high profile projects across the UK and internationally, as a […]
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Dec 16, 2025

Christmas Lunch at the Finnish Church in London

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) We are once again holding our Christmas lunch at the Finnish Church in Rotherhithe, with a range of delicious Finnish Christmas dishes. Pre-lunch drinks and the Christmas buffet will be held in the Church Hall. To make this year’s occasion even more festive, we are delighted that John […]
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Dec 16, 2025

The Punsch Ball

We have received this kind invitation from our friends at the Anglo-Swedish Society.  The Punsch Ball is on 22 November and our members have been offered the member rate of £155. The Punsch Ball will be held in William Gladstone’s magnificent library at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in Whitehall. The ball was last held here in 2017. This magnificent venue has views looking over the […]
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