Clitheroe Civic Society

We are a volunteer led action group dedicated to preserving the historical, cultural and architectural features of the local area.

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Our Clitheroe Wells Campaign

The aim is to secure a meaningful and lasting future for all three of Clitheroe's ancient former public town wells.

More about the wells campaign

Clitheroe Town Centre Shopfronts

They are a huge asset to the town and contribute to the character and special interest of the Clitheroe Conservation Area.

Find out more

Cultivating Clitheroe

Collaborating with the RVBC Ground Staff we concentrate on the care and maintenance of our planters, tubs, and garden locations around Clitheroe and weed and clean the wells too!

Join our volunteers here...

The Clitheroe Advertiser & Times Archive

With help from the Bowland Trust the Clitheroe Advertiser & Times editions from 1888 to 1975 have been digitised.

Browse the archive here...

The Pinnacle Project

Heritage Lottery Funded, we were able to save and preserve the historic Pinnacle for future generations. We replaced corroded internal iron elements that were splitting the stone and cleaned and re-pointed the whole structure.

The Pinnacle Project page

Bellmanpark Lime Kilns

We worked closely with Heildelberg and co-ordinated a successful bid to Historic England for repair works to the lime kilns.

More about the project here...

Clitheroe Sound Archive

We hope this collection will become, in time, a comprehensive source of local historic record, interest - and amusement too!

About the archive

Regular Talks from Ghandi to Wine!

You would be very welcome to our talks. Become a member or pay on-the-door.

Find out more here...

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Welcome

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We are a very active community organisation looking to keep hold of our past to preserve it for the enjoyment of future generations.

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If you are interested in our work then we would be very pleased to see you at our talks, see below.

Should you need more information or perhaps have suggestions for future projects then we would be glad to hear from you.

Link to our Contact Us page

If you want to know more about the town, it's history and places of interest then begin by taking a look at our town trail leaflet here...

You can zoom in or view it full screen by clicking the controls bottom centre.

You can download a copy in pdf format by clicking here.

Talks

Here's a list of our upcoming talks & meetings

Talk

Alfred Wainwright in Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley

Date: Monday 1 December | Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Venue: The Old School Rooms, Lowergate, Clitheroe BB7 1AG

An illustrated talk by Nick Burton 


The Full Programme

Schedule of Talks 2025/26

Beginning in October 2025 and running through to 11th May 2026

Talks Poster 2025-26

News

CCS News & Events

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The Spirits of the Wells Song

Posted: Tuesday 21 October
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On behalf of Clitheroe Town Wells Conservation Campaign, Steve Ragnall has produced a song for HALLOWEEN! It is now live on all music platforms.


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Missing Pieces Project

Posted: Monday 1 September

Thank you for those of you have been in touch with me over the last week about the Missing Pieces Project. It's great to have sparked so much interest!


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Town Wells Campaign News

Posted: Tuesday 26 August

On January 25th, 2025, a very successful meeting was held in the Moot Hall at Clitheroe Library - the aim being to assess the interest which the campaign was generating.


Clitheroe Civic Society

Why not become a fully paid up member?

Subscription is only £18 per year and is free to students under 18.

You can join at any of the meetings or leave a request on the Membership & Contacts page and we will get back to you.

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View from Clitheroe to Pendle Hill

Photo by Will Downing

Join the Society

Encourage Civic Pride

Volunteering to take practical action to improve our local environment and support the growth of civic pride as with the Pinnacle Project.

Find Out About Our Local History & Culture

To provide resources for research and education about the geography, history, culture and architecture of the area as with the Clitheroe Town Trail

Help Us Preserve Our History

To ensure the preservation, protection and promotion of features of historic or public interest in the town like the campaign to secure the future of the Town Wells.

Have a Voice on Planning Proposals

Help us improve and promote high standards of planning, design and architecture in our built environment.
Become a member here...

 

 

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