Welcome to the website of the Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society. The Society is an independent organisation
which campaigns for the conservation and improvement of this attractive town with its important heritage and rich cultural life.
- see more about our objectives and background;
- get the latest news on current issues;
- learn about Tunbridge Wells' greatest architect Decimus Burton;
- find out about the Decimus Burton Museum and Study Centre Project;
- see what the Daily Mail has to say about the decision to sell 9 & 10 Crescent Road Daily Mail 11th November 2023;
- download our latest Newsletter;
- check out our latest Publication (use the Publications tab to buy on-line);
- send us your comments on any of our activities or on current issues in the town.
New book on Trinity now available to order
This book has been produced to coincide with the opening of Trinity
tower to the public. Today, the historical significance of this
splendid building and the role it plays in the artistic and cultural
life of the town are widely recognised. Yet less than sixty years ago
it was threatened with demolition. The book explains the campaign
fought by the local Civic Society, and others, to save the building
and find a new and worthwhile role that would safeguard its future.
Brian Lippard has lived or worked in Tunbridge Wells since 1971.
He is a member and past chairman of the RTW Civic Society, and is
currently chairman of its Local History Group. He has had access
to the archives of the Civic Society, Trinity, TWBC and the Courier
newspaper. He also wishes to acknowledge the unfailing support he
has received from Dr. Philip Whitbourn OBE. Without his help this
book would be a shadow of what it is now.
In A5 portrait format it costs just £4.95. You can get your copy by clicking on the link above to our Publications page and ordering on-line.
Our next event for 2024:
Saturday 13th July Garden Party
6pm to 8pm - at 9 Royal Chase, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8AX.
Richard and Joan Still have kindly offered to host our garden party this year in their beautiful garden at their home 9 Royal Chase, off Mount Ephraim. Drinks will be provided by Chris and Charmian Jones
as usual, and delicious canape nibbles provided as always by Stephanie and her staff.
The event is only open to members of the Civic Society and their guests, and admission, priced at £20 each, must be purchased in advance as it will not be available on the day.
To book please click on the link below:
Garden Party
or pay direct into our bank account:
CAF Bank 40-52-40, RTWCS 00017200, and reference with your name and initial - Garden Party
or send a cheque payable to RTWCS to: John de Lucy, 28 Warwick Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TB.
If paying by cheque please make sure you include your phone contact details in case of query as there will not be any tickets issued for this event.
