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
Monthly Meetings
The society holds monthly meetings and talks at The Pound Arts Centre. Click here to view a calendar of events.
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membership
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.

The Pound Arts Centre, where meetings are helds.
JOIN TODAY
For enquiries about membership, please contact Michael Rumsey on 01249 715741 or 07767 371485 or email michael.rumsey@btinternet.com
Alternatively write to
Michael Rumsey, 91 Tellcroft Close, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9JQ.
The membership fees for 2019/20 are:
- Annual Membership – £15
- Annual Joint Membership – £12 each
- Five-year Membership fee – £60
- Life Membership – £100
- Junior Membership – £1
Our History
Presidents through time
1970 – 1974 Lord Methuen
1974 – 1980 Oswald Brakspear
1980 – 1992 Robin Eden
1992 – 1994 Brenda Forbes
1994 – 2007 Anne Greenly
2008 – present Anne Lock
From the earliest Constitution dated 17th May 1963
The objects of the society shall be:
- To promote the study of civic design
- To stimulate public consciousness and appreciation of the beauty, history, and character of the Parish of Corsham
- To encourage the preservation, development, and improvement of the features which go to make pleasing and convenient conditions in which to live and work.
- To pursue these ends by such means or meetings, lectures, study groups, exhibitions, and publications.
- To make informed representation were necessary to the appropriate authority and mobilise public opinion in support of these aims.
Lady at Prayer
It was Robin Eden’s idea to ask the Bath Academy of Art for a tangible memorial to the years during which they were based in Corsham. The sculpture “Lady at Prayer” by Ian Cotton was presented by him and she now resides in the Library.

Current President Anne Lock
COMMITTEE 2019-20
Executive Committee Members
Chairman
Michael Rumsey
01249 715741
91 Tellcroft Close,
Corsham, SN13 9JQ
secretary
Cath Maloney
01249 7151599
treasurer
Elizabeth Addison
07919 352002
membership secretary
Michael Rumsey
01249 715741
MAGAZINE editor
John Maloney
01249 715159
programme organiser
Pat Whalley
01249 713618
social organiser
John Holmes
01249 712628
Committee Member
Margaret Smith
01249 715459
Officers
President
Anne Lock
01225 810357
vice president
Geoff Knapp
vice president
Pat Whalley
vice president
Roger Clifton
vice President
Kathy Thomas
vice president
Dr. Negley Harte
vice president
Mrs Jean Beech
website editor
Corsham Print
Planning Committee
chairman
John Maloney
01249 715159
secretary
Vacancy