School of Philosophy, St Albans

Check out our next introductory course "Philosophy Made Practical" starting this October: eventbrite.co.uk/e/philosophy-m… @Eventbrite

@pathavers @waterperry They look absolutely stunning, Pat! Thank you for sharing 🙏

The ancient philosophers spoke ideas that changed the world. Some, like Socrates, were executed for it. Over 2,000 years later, their words are just as relevant — so here are 10 pearls of ancient wisdom... 🧵 1. "The unexamined life is not worth living."

Ever noticed how we forget about our problems and negativities more whenever we're walking, and our mind is just relaxed but sitting idle makes it more intense. Maybe it has no power to solve your real life problems but still it can provide you with mental clarity to think about solutions.

Great discussion on the philosophy and influence of John Rawls, just rerun as part of the @BBCInOurTime podcast series. If you find Rawls’s ideas interesting, we recommend @dan_chandler’s Free and Equal x.com/dan_chandler/s… - one of our favourite reads of 2023.

Worth reading this to discover how Thomas Aquinas can help us to build faith through reason, and see the world through the eyes of a classical philosopher…

Great to see £'s raised for nursing charities over 50 years with our help. 2 times/days a year we donate the Waterperry garden entry fees to the national garden scheme which raises money for charity. We’ve done it for 50 years now. Visit Waterperry soon - it's looking amazing.

St Alban's Day is well underway 🌹 Still to come ... 🌹 Entertainment and activities across St Albans until 5pm 🌹 Pilgrimage Evensong at the Cathedral Thank you to everyone who came out to watch the procession through the city centre. #StAlbans #AlbanDay 📸 @shepheardphotos

We loved seeing the @StAlbansCath peregrine falcons making their first appearance in the Alban Pilgrimage today!

🎉Join us tomorrow for the Alban Day: Pilgrimage and Festival, where we will celebrate St Albans' history.🌹Whether you join us for the pilgrimage procession or simply seek a day of joyful celebration, we invite you to discover the magic of Alban and our unique city. #AlbanDay

Today we celebrate St Alban, the first-recorded Christian martyr in Britain. O Eternal Father, who, when the Gospel of Christ first came to England, didst gloriously confirm the faith of Alban by making him the first to win the martyr's crown: grant that, assisted by his prayers and following his example in the fellowship of the Saints, we may worship thee, the living God, and faithfully witness to Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

A beautiful last day of walking with fellow students from the School in St Albans and London brings us to St Albans Cathedral. We’ve been blessed by glorious weather, enchanting landscapes and nature in abundance. @StAlbansCath

Getting close @StAlbansCath

If you’re here in St Albans on Friday, take a look at our pilgrimage-themed event featured in the Herts Advertiser hertsad.co.uk/news/24383960.… All welcome. 2 for £5. Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/pilgrimage-s…

@diostalbans We’re looking forward to it! If you’re here in St Albans on Friday, take a look at our pilgrimage-themed event featured in the Herts Advertiser hertsad.co.uk/news/24383960.… 2 for £5. Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/pilgrimage-s…

It's #AlbanDay this Saturday! Be part of the Alban Pilgrimage on Sat 22 June. Full details here: buff.ly/3VpXFjO Also check out the new Cathedral website with other events on this week, including 'The Power of Pilgrimage' tours for groups: buff.ly/3VuhzKg

@StAlbansCouncil If you’re here in St Albans on Friday for the pilgrimage, take a look at our pilgrimage-themed event featured in the Herts Advertiser hertsad.co.uk/news/24383960.… 2 for £5. Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/pilgrimage-s…

Don't miss Alban Day this Saturday - when the Alban Pilgrimage and Alban Street Festival will be united to provide a day to remember. Thousands of people are expected to attend the event which will include much free entertainment for people of all ages: stalbans.gov.uk/news/thousands…

Residents are being invited to a talk in St Albans on the role and impact of the modern pilgrimage. hertsad.co.uk/news/24383960.… 👇 Full story

Students in the School of Philosophy are walking the St Alban's Way Pilgrimage Walk - a green pilgrimage route from St Paul's to St Albans cathedrals. The 37 mile walk in five half-day stages takes in some of our most stunning parks, woodlands, waterways and views. @StAlbansCath

Environmentalist and broadcaster Martin Palmer will lead a seminar on the role of pilgrimage in the 21st century ahead of the Alban Pilgrimage. hertsad.co.uk/news/24373552.… 👇 Full story

Join us for a walk through majestic London parks and Glorious Hertfordshire countryside, London to St Albans. Five walks over five days. Free to join. enjoystalbans.com/event/this-sac…