Cambridge Apostles

The Cambridge Apostles (also known as Conversazione Society) was an intellectual society at the University of Cambridge founded in 1820 by George Tomlinson, a Cambridge student who became the first Bishop of Gibraltar. The origin of the Apostles' nickname dates from the number, 12, of their founders. Membership consisted largely of undergraduates, but there have been graduate students and members who already have held university and college posts. The society traditionally drew most of its members from Christ's, St John's, Jesus, Trinity and King's Colleges. Activities and membership The society was essentially a discussion group. Meetings were held once per week, traditionally on Saturday evenings, during which one member gave a prepared talk on a topic, which was later thrown open for discussion.