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Celebrate our past - Enhance our present  - Shape our future

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Royal Pump Room Museum

Harrogate was one of the original English Spa towns, with the first medicinal waters discovered in 1571. Set in the magnificent North Yorkshire countryside it became one of England’s most popular spa towns. Today its fine Victorian and Edwardian public buildings, hotels and private homes,  elegant town centre  streets, and 200 acres of parkland (known locally as “the Stray”) ensure Harrogate’s popularity as a place to live, work and visit.

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Harrogate Civic Society was established in 1971, part of the nationwide Civic Society movement (Civic Voice), committed to celebrating the town’s architectural and social history, to contributing to discussions about how the town is developed, and to ensuring that Harrogate both retains the best of its historic character and embraces the future.

Harrogate Convention Centre

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We are proud to be involved in civic projects that enhance the town, particularly our recent creation of a website showing all of the Harrogate Heritage Plaques, and suggesting walking trails that guide you around the town.

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We always welcome people who support our aims and share our interests. For a very modest membership fee (see "Join us") you will help the work of the Civic Society (run entirely by volunteers), receive our regular Newsletter (see "Newsletters" for recent examples), and get advance notice of our Events (which include talks, visits and social gatherings. See "Events" for examples)

News & Updates

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School Days Talks

Part of Local and Community History month.

April

2023

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Harrogate on Film - Update

A further rerun of this highly acclaimed event.

Jan

2023

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Convention Centre Talk

Our final talk of the year on Nov 29th.

Nov

2022

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History section Update

Two new books and demise of HBC.

April

2023

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Tempietto consultation

The Civic Society has been consulted by HBC regarding the proposed removal of the Tempietto.

Jan

2023

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Louis Copé

New article added to Harrogate People.

Oct

2022

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History Videos added

Some short videos on Harrogate history are now available.

Feb

2023

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Reginald Falshaw

New article added to Harrogate People.

Dec

2022

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Railway Exhibition

Dates for the exhibition extension: 5 & 6 Nov, 3 & 4 Dec. 10:00 to 16:00.

Oct

2022

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HCS Subscriptions & Renewal date

The Civic Society subscriptions and renewal dates are to change.

Jan

2023

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Meeting with County Councillors

HCS meet NYCC Councillors to discuss Community Governance Review.

Nov

2022

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Belgian Refugees

New article added to Harrogate People.

Sep

2022

Website designed and maintained by Chris Dicken.  All photographs by Chris Dicken unless otherwise indicated.

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