Welcome to Ripon Civic Society
We are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the historic buildings and environment of the cathedral city of Ripon on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and of the surrounding area.
Our aims include:
- promoting heritage protection and conservation projects in the city and area
- promoting the highest levels of architecture, planning and design
- stimulating public awareness of the best qualities of Ripon and the surrounding area
acting as a leading voice in the development and prosperity of the city and the surrounding area.
The Society has almost 200 members and is a strong voice in Ripon. Why not join us?
NEXT MEETING
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 7 February 2019 at 7.30 p.m. in the Dining Hall, The Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate, when we shall hear from David Rhodes about The Forest of Knaresborough. All are welcome; there is a small charge for visitors.
Our latest NEWSLETTER is now available
RIPON RE-VIEWEDRipon Re-Viewed is an exciting new project to preserve and
digitise 10,000 photographic images revealing over a century of life in the
City of Ripon. Dating from the 1880s to the 1980s, these remarkable collections
record the people, places, shops, schools, traditions, celebrations, events and
the everyday life of our community.
Find out more about the Ripon Re-Viewed Project above.
