About Us

Corsham Civic Society was founded in 1963 to represent the people of Corsham in all aspects of conservation, preservation and the promotion of this delightful Wiltshire town.

The Society is a Registered Charity, a member of ASHTAV (Association of Small Historic Towns & Villages of the UK).

It is our aim to promote high standards of planning and architecture, to create a wider awareness amongst the local population of environmental issues, the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area, and to secure the preservation, protection, and improvement of features of public amenity and/or historical interest, both in Corsham and in the surrounding countryside.

Our overall purpose is to engender pride in our town and to contribute towards the vitality and well-being of Corsham’s residents and that of its neighbouring villages

Why join the Corsham Civic Society?

• Become a member of an active society with progressive ideas on how the town and its surrounding district can be enhanced, yet at the same time, preserving buildings, open spaces for future generations to enjoy.
• There are at least 7 meetings a year, currently held at The Pound Arts Centre and a wide range of topics are delivered. Free tea and coffee are available at the conclusion of the talk and a glass of wine is £1 cheaper than normal prices.
• The Society’s has a varied programme of events throughout the year, listed on this website.
• The Annual General Meeting is held in May at Corsham Town Hall and a cheese and wine buffet is available at the end of this meeting.
• The Society’s magazine ‘Spotlight’ is published 3 times a year in March, July and November.
• Each Summer an evening visit is normally organised and in 2014, this will be to the Trowbridge Museum.

Our History

Presidents through time