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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.
“Visited from Boston last week and found your museum an absolute gem and the members so friendly, helpful and informative.”
Egyptian Activity Day. 10-3pm
Spalding Methodist Church, Broad Street, Spalding.Come and make some Egyptian craftwork items and learn more about an ancient civilisation. £2.50 entry. Also see some genuine Egyptians items in the museum just across the road.
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The Chalybeate Spring. I have been curious for some months how many ‘salt’ springs we have in the area, and how many spas with fascinating histories. Woodhall Spa is, of course, the best known. John Parkinson had...
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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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Egyptian Activity Day. 10-3pm
Spalding Methodist Church, Broad Street, Spalding.Come and make some Egyptian craftwork items and learn more about an ancient civilisation. £2.50 entry. Also see some genuine Egyptians items in the museum just across the road.
Musings from the Museum 25
The Chalybeate Spring. I have been curious for some months how many ‘salt’ springs we have in the area, and how many spas with fascinating histories. Woodhall Spa is, of course, the best known. John Parkinson had...