Founded in 1939, Wisbech Society and Preservation Trust is working harder than ever to safeguard the history and heritage of Wisbech, Capital of the Fens and Birthplace to Octavia Hill and Thomas Clarkson.
The town's history has positively contributed to our modern society, having been the birthplace of the man who abolished the Slave Trade and the woman who founded the National Trust.
Membership is open to all!
The annual fee not only helps fund the Society’s many and varied activities, but also allows access to a programme of fascinating winter lectures and a series of exclusive trips in the spring and summer months.
The Society publishes an Annual Review distributed free of charge to members outlining its activities, together with interesting articles and photographs connected to the town.
More information on Membership >The preservation of the town’s stunning architecture is always very high on the Society's agenda and Fenland District Council consults the Society on planning matters affecting the town’s listed buildings and conservation areas.
After a two stage application process, started in 2015, the Society has obtained over £300k of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to save and restore a C19 Grade II listed derelict Chapel at Wisbech General Cemetery, for use as a community facility. The building is now close to completion and a series of events and activities will be taking place.
Since 2013, The Society has worked closely with Fenland District Council on a £4 million Townscape Heritage Project to regenerate Wisbech High Street. The Society has pledged £25k of funds to support the project together with the almost £2 million being provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as grants from Wisbech Town Council, Fenland District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council. Property landlords are expected to match-fund grants.
Quiz
Monday 4 December 2023 – Quiz 7:30pm
Trustee Eric Somerville will host the News Quiz of the Year followed by a drink and mince pies.
This event will take place the Old Chapel at Wisbech General Cemetery. Doors open at 7pm. There is no need to book - just turn up and enjoy the evening.
Society Members and under eighteens are free.
Non-members are very wel ...
Monday 04 December 2023
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The Brinks Illustration by the late local artist Emlyn Moment. By kind permission of the family.
The General Cemetery Chapel Restoration project
is part-funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund
