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The Hitchin Society |
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The
civic society for Hitchin since 1962 |
Welcome to the
homepage of The Hitchin Society
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Hitchin is a remarkable place -
a rare survival of a traditional market town just 30 minutes by train from The Hitchin
Society
was formed in the early 1960's to protect the character and charm of Hitchin
against the threats of inappropriate modern development. The Society
campaigned successfully against destructive road building schemes that would
have destroyed much of what we value today. Now that the
historic environment is being increasingly appreciated, the Society continues
to campaign for the best of the past to be protected and enhanced for future
generations to enjoy. Its campaigns are addressed to the needs of the future,
protecting the environment and contributing to sustainability. The Society
presses for the highest standards in new developments, and to make Hitchin an
even better place for residents and visitors alike. The area
covered by the Hitchin Society now includes the adjoining civil parishes of
Ickleford and St Ippolyts, with similar aims for the protection and
enhancement of these villages and countryside for so long closely linked with
Hitchin. The work of
the Society is advanced by its members working together. All who care for
Hitchin and the surrounding area are welcome to take part in its work. The Hitchin
Society also offers its members a programme of meetings with guest speakers
on topics of local interest. It arranges outings to other places of interest,
linking up with similar civic societies elsewhere within neighbouring
counties. The Society is
the local organiser for Heritage Open Days, when buildings normally closed to
the public open their doors during one weekend in September. Each year, the
Society makes a Civic Award to the best new development in Hitchin and the
surrounding area. A newsletter
is distributed twice per year keeping all members up-to-date with
developments affecting the environment of our part of Hertfordshire. The Hitchin Society is a Registered Charity, number 1091056 |
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Updated 19 August 2010 Heritage Open Days in and around Hitchin 9 to 12 September 2010. For full details, see leaflet |
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