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The Wisbech Society

and Preservation Trust Limited

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About us

The society

Wisbech Society and Preservation Trust was founded in 1939 with the aim of maintaining Wisbech’s historic heritage. 

We care deeply about Wisbech and demonstrate this through our concern for its future as well as its past. 

We are recognised by Fenland District Council as needing to be consulted and allowed to contribute to all planning applications relating to listed buildings and all proposals within the conservation areas.

Our objectives are:

To stimulate local interest in the preservation of the architectural beauty of our town

To encourage the creation of good modern buildings which generations to come will consider worthy of preservation

To represent the views of the Society to local, county and other authorities and to co-operate with them to secure these ends

To help in every way the cultural life of the town

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We are members of a variety of groups

We also link with organisations such as:

and link closely with local organisations such as:

Join Us

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.

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The trustees

Wisbech Society is run by dedicated trustees – a group of individuals with a wealth of local knowledge, enabling them to act as a body of informed opinions. 

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Achievements

Wisbech Society has played a role in many important projects and initiatives around the town.

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Events and projects

Wisbech Society has played a role in many important projects and initiatives around the town.

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    • Octavia Hill
    • Lilian Ream
    • Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE
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The General Cemetery Chapel Restoration project is part-funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund

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Wisbech Society and Preservation Trust Ltd

Registered business address:
c/o TC Bulley Davey
Unit 14 Boathouse Business Centre
1 Harbour Square
Wisbech PE13 3BH

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The Wisbech Society © 2026. A charitable company, limited by guarantee. Registered charity number: 263115 Company registration number: 350808 (England and Wales)

The Brinks Illustration by the late local artist Emlyn Moment. By kind permission of the family.
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