THE HITCHIN SOCIETY
The civic society for
Hitchin since 1962
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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
A corner of Market
Place 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 8 Apr
2008
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