Skipton Civic Society – A talk by Claire Nash about Thomas Spencer of Marks and Spencer
Claire’s talk will be about the life and times of Thomas Spencer and his special connection to Skipton. Together with Michael Marks, Thomas was responsible for creating one of the most famous names on the High Street
CHANGE OF VENUE – Our talks take place on the first Wednesday of each month from October to May and are open to everyone at their new venue in The Craven Arts House, 55 Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1ET where all future talks will be held. Car parking is available at the rear of the Centre.
WHO ARE WE?
The Skipton-in-Craven Civic Society was formed in 1961. As a registered charity our aims include:
▪ promoting high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the town
▪ raising awareness of local geography, history and natural history and architecture
▪ helping to secure the preservation, protection and improvement of local features historic or public interest
We pursue these aims:
▪ through lectures, study groups, exhibitions, publications and
▪ by commenting on planning applications
And through an annual programme of talks, from October to May each year, and during the summer months, we organise guided walks and visits featuring places of interest.
FORTHCOMING TALKS
*2 April 2025 – Claire Nash: The Spencer in ‘M & S’*
* 7 May 2025 – Jane Lee and Joyce Newton: ‘A new Civic Society for Keighley’. Jane took a leading part in the revitalisation of the Keighley Civic Society and is Treasurer of the Yorkshire and Humber Association of Civic Societies. Joyce helps to run Keighley and District Local History Society.
[the 2025/6 programme of ‘walks and talks’ will be published shortly]
MISSED A TALK?
PDF versions of slides from the talks:
- ’Pubs are History!’ about about Pubs and the Cattle Market
- ‘Introducing the Civic Society’ about the Society’s work and achievements
- ’North Yorkshire Council Climate Change – Ambitions and Strategy’
are available. To request a copy e-mail contact@civicsocietyskipton.org
WHERE ARE WE?
Our office is in the Craven Arts House on Otley Street, Skipton and on-line we can be found on our Facebook page, on Craven Connect or by e-mailing contact@civicsocietyskipton.org
Additionally, a member of the Civic Society is available most Fridays in the Reference Section of Skipton library between 1.00pm – 5pm and on Saturdays between 09.30am – 13.30pm
HOW CAN I JOIN?
If you wish to join the Society or find out more about our activities, e-mail contact@civicsocietyskipton.org and we will send you a welcome pack. Alternatively, application forms are available in the Reference Section of Skipton library.
HOW MUCH IS MEMBERSHIP?
Annual Individual Subscription – £20 due on the 1st January each year. For members joining after 30th June, the subscription is reduced to £10 for the remainder of the year
Life membership – £100
Booking Instructions:
No booking is required for the Civic Society talks – just turn up between 19.00 and 19.30.
- Contact Name: Steve Wilton
- Phone Number: contact@civicsocietyskipton.org
- Email: 077 1188 5517 (text only)
- Free or Paid: paid
- Cost: £3 members / £5 non-members
