Civic Societies and Trusts

Bristol Civic Society

http://www.digitalbristol.org/members/civsoc/



According to this website, Bristol Civic Society's members "are people who care about their city and who are motivated by the difficult task of combining the past, the present and the future in a way that satisfies all the people who use the city - residents, workers, visitors". The site is small, but neatly presented and up to date, with basic information about the Society, the latest newsletter in full (plus selected articles from previous issues), a programme of events, membership details, and a page of related links. [GAS, 24 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: her-310503-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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The Civic Trust

http://www.civictrust.org.uk/



The Civic Trust describes itself as "Britain's leading charity devoted to enhancing the quality of life in Britain's cities, towns and villages: the places where people live, work, shop and relax". This website is quite neatly designed and organised, if a little texty, but it does offers masses of useful information. Among the site's features are details of the annual Heritage Open Days and Civic Trust Awards; information about the work of the Civic Trust Regeneration Unit (CTRU); and a section for civic societies nationwide, with useful links to all those civic societies with their own websites. [GAS, 23 Jan 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: her-110700-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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High Wycombe Society

http://www.highwycombesociety.org.uk/



According to its website, the High Wycombe Society was founded more than 30 years ago "to bring together people who valued the town and wanted to prevent its deterioration in the face of the development pressures that had run rampant in the 1960s". The site is nicely designed, and packed with useful and up-to-date information about the Society's aims, campaign issues, events, specialist groups and membership. [GAS, 6 Sep 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: her-110700-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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The Ipswich Society

http://www.ipswichsociety.org.uk/



Affiliated to the Civic Trust, The Ipswich Society was founded in 1960 and describes itself as "a community of people who care about the appearance, character and well-being of the town, its past and its future". Well organised and neatly presented, the Society's website includes information about forthcoming events, membership, its aims and objectives, a decent links page, and an archive of contents lists and selected articles from the Society's quarterly newsletter. The site also provides coverage of the Society's annual awards for good quality new or refurbished buildings, and its series of blue plaques "to mark the connections between buildings and distinguished residents of the past". [GAS, 16 Oct 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: her-061105-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Leeds Civic Trust

http://www.leedscivictrust.org.uk/




Leeds Civic Trust is a voluntary, non-political body, open to everyone who wants to participate in and influence the planning of Leeds. The site has information related to current planning and heritage issues, articles from the Trust's newsletter, an up-to-date events listing, and a section devoted to some of the most architecturally important buildings in the city. A links page includes both local and other links. Overall, this is an impressive site, packed with information, well designed and illustrated, and clear and easy to use. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 12 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: her-240401-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Manchester Civic Society

--NEW URL-- http://www.manchestercivic.org.uk/



Now with its own dedicated domain, Manchester Civic Society boasts a well-presented site with details of membership, events and awards. Visitors can download the latest and previous issues of 'Forum' , the society's magazine, featuring informative and entertaining articles about Manchester's urban design, buildings, areas and social history. A helpful page of links to related organisations is also provided. [GAS, 14 Oct 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: her-200800-06
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The Scottish Civic Trust

http://www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk/



The Scottish Civic Trust was founded in 1967 and is Scotland's only voluntary organisation working to raise the quality of the whole built environment. According to its site, the Trust seeks to "encourage excellence in the conservation of the past, in contemporary architecture and planning and in effective public education and participation in all these concerns". The site includes the basic information you would expect about the Trust and its work, with sections covering casework, Buildings at Risk, the annual Doors Open Days, and the Civic Trust Movement. However, the overall content feels quite thin - greater depth, together with a more professional interface, would allow the Trust to better celebrate the extent and value of its work. [GAS, 20 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: her-200805-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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The Wavertree Society

--NEW URL-- http://www.wavertreesociety.org/



The Wavertree Society, registered with the Civic Trust and as a Charity, aims to improve local amenities, protect the environment and conserve the architectural heritage of the Wavertree district of Liverpool. The site is rather enjoyable, with a list of the Society's achievements, a fun local history quiz, and an up-to-date news and events section. Other features include special sections on the Wavertree Garden Suburb and the Blue Coat School, and a well-used 'Wavertree Memories' message board. [GAS, 15 Aug 2005].



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