The Society provides a programme of monthly talks and other meetings thoughout the year. Meetings start at 7.30pm on the second Thursday in the month (unless otherwise stated), and will take place at a specified venue.
Programme for 2022
- 8th September at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
'Some Local Buildings by George Devey' - an illustrated talk by our past President Dr Philip Whitbourn on local buildings designed by the important and influential Victorian architect, George Devey. Works will include some for Lord De L'Isle at Penshurst; some for Samuel Morley, MP at Leigh; some at Benenden for the Earl of Cranbrook; and Devey's Calverley Grange, here in Tunbridge Wells, for Neville Ward, son of John Ward, proprietor of the Calverley Estate. Thought to have been an influence on the likes of Norman Shaw and Philip Webb, Devey was certainly an influence on the Arts and Crafts architect and designer C.F.A. Voysey, who worked in his office.
This is the rearranged date for the cancelled talk on 14th April.
- Friday 9th September to Sunday 18th September
Heritage Open Days in and around Tunbridge Wells.
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13th October at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society Awards Evening - presented by Dr David Wright.
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10th November at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
Annual General Meeting followed by an open forum for members.
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13th November - 10.30 at the War Memorial
Remembrance Sunday - members are invited to attend the parade in Civic Way.
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8th December at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
China Missionaries - the Tunbridge Wells Connection - John de Lucy tells the story of the remarkable missionaries serving in China between 1866 and 1951 who retired to Tunbridge Wells and now lie buried here.
As this is the Christmas meeting the traditional refreshments of wine and mince pies will be provided after the presentation. Tea and coffee will also be available.
Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society - Registered Charity No. 276545