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The Spalding Gentlemen’s Society, one of the oldest learned societies in the Kingdom and the earliest provincial association for the encouragement of antiquarianism, was founded by Maurice Johnson (1688-1755), “The Antiquary”, of Ayscoughfee Hall, Spalding.
The Museum is currently closed for building works until spring 2027. We invite everyone to visit us at Ayscoughfee Hall, 10:30-4, Wednesday to Sunday.
“Visited from Boston last week and found your museum an absolute gem and the members so friendly, helpful and informative.”
Accepting artefacts
Many people would describe our collection as 'a bit random', but we prefer the term 'eclectic'! But this doesn’t mean that we just accept any object or archive that comes our way. We must consider...
Learn all about the work of Stonemasons
Join Spalding Gentlemen’s Society for our February Half Term workshop: Church Explorers: Looking at Stonemasons’ Works. Discover all about stonemasons’ marks and see if you can spot some at the church. Learn the difference between gargoyles...
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What We Do?
Founded in 1710, the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society is Britain’s oldest surviving provincial learned society. Since 1955, its charitable purpose has been: ‘To promote and foster among the public knowledge, appreciation and the study of …’ what we now call the Arts, Sciences and Humanities. It is a membership society that welcomes women, notwithstanding its history and name. Membership is open to anyone aged eighteen or over.
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Accepting artefacts
Many people would describe our collection as 'a bit random', but we prefer the term 'eclectic'! But this doesn’t mean that we just accept any object or archive that comes our way. We must consider...
Learn all about the work of Stonemasons
Join Spalding Gentlemen’s Society for our February Half Term workshop: Church Explorers: Looking at Stonemasons’ Works. Discover all about stonemasons’ marks and see if you can spot some at the church. Learn the difference between gargoyles...