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HCS strives to uphold the ideals that built the town and keep these alive in all new developments.

18/10/2026

This event is happening in St Albans this Tuesday night. Looks interesting.

Terry Hill explores the career of Frederick Gibberd who designed, among many others, the St Albans Arena and Liverpool Catholic Cathedral

15/10/2026

Our Heritage Trails continue beyond Heritage Open Days. Pop down to The Crown pub, Market Street, Old Harlow to pick up a trail. Trail 1 covers Market St while Trail 2 takes walkers into the wider Old Harlow area.

Thanks again to Harlow for sponsoring printing costs.

04/10/2026

One of the great things about living in a Sculpture Town like Harlow (or are we the only Sculpture Town?) is that when you go other places you notice works by artists you are familiar with from home.

At the Audrey and Stanley Burton Gallery , we spotted these two works by F E McWilliam. Lying Down Figure/Reclining Figure VI shows connections with the work of Henry Moore and Lynn Chadwick. Trophy is another bronze with black patina.

In Harlow you can see McWilliam's Help! outside St John's ARC in Old Harlow thanks to .

04/10/2026

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20/09/2026

As this year's Heritage Open Days come to a close, there's still time to take a heritage walk in Old Harlow. There are two routes that can be combined into one longer walk and take in a wide range of heritage buildings from the 12th to 20th centuries. Both trails can be picked up free of charge from The Crown pub in Market St, Old Harlow.

18/09/2026

Come along to the Potters of Harlow event at Harlow Museum as part of Heritage Open Days. Tomorrow 19th Sept, 11 - 4pm

We'll be there from 11am on, selling 2nd hand books. Bring along some change.

Trinity Potters - historic potters will be making Metropolitan Ware.
collects will be showcasing his finds

Tea and cakes for sale.

23/08/2026

Heritage Open Days 2026 offers a great opportunity to explore the varied heritage of Harlow. Harlow's New Town identity is well known but from the 11 - 20th of September you can explore a range buildings from the 12th to 20th centuries free of charge, many of which are not usually open to the public.

Search 'Harlow' on the Heritage Open Days website to see what's available and start planning!

17/08/2026

Come and join Harlow Civic Society and Hub and Spoke this Saturday 22nd August for a bike ride around some of Harlow's sights and sculptures.

Meet at Harlow Museum in the front courtyard at 9.45am for a 10am set-off.

The route will be largely on cycle tracks, last 2 - 3 hours and finish back at the museum.

Contact Jake (07702626326) or Geoff (07948397285) for further information.

12/08/2026

Hope to see you at Harlow Museum 's Community Fete this Saturday 15th from 12 - 4pm. It's always a fun afternoon.
We'll have a well-stocked bookstall so bring some cash with you in case you spot a bargain.
Also, find out about this year's Heritage Open Days here in Harlow.

09/08/2026

Has Lynn Chadwick's Trigon escaped from Harlow? No, this piece is part of an exhibition of over 30 of the artist's works at Houghton Hall, Norfolk until October 4th. If you can get there, we highly recommend it, if not you can enjoy Harlow's version in Broadwalk.

Harlow's Trigon was bought by Maurice Ash, chairman of the Town and Country Planning Association on behalf of Harlow Art Trust in 1963 and is one of over 100 sculptures by a wide range of artists in the town. (Information: Harlow Art Trust )

Chadwick pieces pictured:
Trigon
Trigon on paper
Sitting couple on bench (front)
Sitting couple on bench (rear)
The Watchers
Cloaked figure IX
Back to Venice (female)
Large Barley Fork
Sitting figure

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+447709923113

Website

http://www.harlowcivicsociety.org.uk/

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