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.
The Anglo-Finnish Society
Cultural contacts
between Britain & Finland
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!
Mar 13, 2025
Friedrich Karl of Hesse – the first, last, and never King of Finland.
We know the richly storied accounts of Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian royalty and nobility dating back over 1000 years to Viking times. But, what about Finland – did the Finns and Finland ever have their own King, or were they fated to ‘make do’ by sharing other people’s sovereigns? Prince Friedrich Karl, Landgraf of Hesse, […]
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Apr 3, 2025
Tove Jansson
Sophia Jansson will give a talk about her aunt, the legendary Tove Jansson. This event is organised in cooperation with the Anglo-Swedish Society and other partner organisations. Details to follow nearer the time.
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Apr 9, 2025
Annual General Meeting
Our AGM date has now been set with further details to follow nearer to the time to Members of the Society.
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May 1, 2025
Vappu-Valborg Lunch
Our Vappu-Valborg Lunch this year is being organised in the Hall of Gray’s Inn – details to follow nearer the time.
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