Stimulating public interest in, and caring for, the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings.
Our next meeting on Thursday 20th July will be a talk about “Selby Abbey’s Hill Organ and its Restoration.” The organ restorer Geoffrey Coffin will be joined by Selby Abbey’s organist and Director Of Music, Oliver Waterer, and John Engelhart of Selby Abbey Trustees, for this presentation – a great opportunity
In walking around the town have you noticed blue information plaques attached to some buildings? Since 2009, Selby Civic Society has installed four Blue Plaques in Abbey Place, Finkle Street, The Quay and Micklegate. But what are they for? Blue
On Friday 4th November 2022, Selby Civic Society hosted its Good Design Awards for 2022 at Wetherells Department store, with Mayor Wendy Nichols and Civic Society members as guests. Chair of the Selby Civic Society, Michael Dyson, introduced proceedings and
THURSDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2022 7.30 pm in Portholme Church, Portholme Road, Selby, YO8 4QH Selby Civic Society’s is pleased to be able to resume “normal” face-to-face meetings in Portholme Church. COVID regulations have been relaxed by the Government. However, we are
Notice of the 2021 AGM – on Thursday 18thNovember 2021 at 7.30 pmin Selby Town Hall, York Street, Selby, YO8 4AJ(Members only) After the AGM at about 8.15 pm (open to non-members) there will be an illustrated talk presented by
Ever been to a Butlin’s Holiday Camp? Whether you have or not, Selby Society’s next meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday 23rdSeptember 2021 should be of interest to you! It’s an illustrated Zoom presentation by Stephen Wells on “BUTLIN’S HOLIDAY CAMPS…
Details of the Society’s next meeting on Thursday 20th May at 7.30pm are on the Events page. “FINDING IRON-AGE AND ROMAN CAWOOD” It’s an illustrated talk about archaeological work done in and around Cawood to investigate Iron Age and Roman remains, presented
The Society’s next meeting is on Thursday 25thMarch 2021 at 7.30pm By Zoom Video Conference “THE SIGNALMAN” A theatrical performance by local actor CHRIS CADE Chris brings to life this ghostly tale by Charles Dickens first published as part of
The Society’s first speaker meeting of 2021 is on Thursday 25thFebruary at 7.30pm by Zoom Video Conferencing. “Exploring The History Of York Maps” An illustrated presentation by John Shaw, Chair of York Architectural and York Archaeological Society (YAYAS) FOR MEMBERS
“Fascinating” Heritage Book from Selby Civic Society Want to know how a Selby-born botanist helped name a Gowthorpe pub? Or which Micklegate resident pioneered a game now played by millions world-wide? Where do you go to find a link to