| Agricultural |
Discusses current issues about farming and the countryside. |
| Alexander Cozens |
A society for those involved in art, for whom lectures are given by distinguished figures in the area of fine art. |
| Architectural |
Invites working architects to discuss the theory and practice of architecture. |
| Astronomy |
Uses the 6-inch refractor and other telescopes housed at the William Herschel Observatory in the school grounds. |
| Classical |
Visiting and other lecturers speak on a range of topics extending well beyond the confines of examination syllabuses. |
| Design |
Invites speakers from a range of design disciplines.
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| Entrepreneurship |
Promotes interest and activity in entrepreneurship throughout the school. |
| Geographical |
Invites speakers who extend the boys’ horizons in this field. |
| History |
Listens to papers from a range of distinguished visiting historians. |
| History of Art |
Visiting speakers talk about topics from architecture and art. |
| Keynes |
Visiting speakers extend Etonians’ interest in economic affairs. |
| Law |
Introduces boys to aspects of the law, with speakers from the attorney-general to those at law school. |
| L’Imagination au Pouvoir |
Hosts talks by external and internal speakers which cover interdisciplinary topics related to the arts. |
| Literary |
Invites poets, authors, and other writers to read and discuss their work. |
| Lower Boy Classical |
Features debates and other boy-centred activities with a classical theme. |
| Lower Boy History |
A forum for papers by boys as well as outside speakers and masters. |
| Mathematical |
Visiting lecturers talk on accessible topics beyond the confines of the normal syllabuses. |
| Medical |
Visiting medics and veterinarians bring matters of current interest to a wide audience. |
| Middle Eastern Society |
Scholars, diplomats and artists address the school on a range of Middle Eastern topics. |
| Modern Languages |
Promotes the cultures of the languages taught at the school. |
| Oriental |
A mixture of academic speakers and meetings on less serious matters, from kung-fu to cookery. |
| Orwell |
A debating society that provides a forum for open discussion of issues related to social, cultural, political dissidence. |
| Parry |
Outside speakers talk about and play music. |
| Political |
Addressed by eminent speakers on a broad range of political subjects. |
| Praed |
For those who who write poetry, although members often read work by other poets they like. |
| Scientific |
Leading figures in their fields talk on pure science and technology, focusing on current issues. |
| Shelley |
Provides a platform for alternative, radical, anti-establishment, or just plain unusual ideas. |
| Shakespeare |
Either a play-reading or a visiting speaker. |
| Wotton’s |
Invited speakers outline a philosophical problem, after which they lead a discussion thereon. |