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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.”
Don’t miss hearing about the Mystery of the Magna Carta
On Friday 13th November 2026, head to Broad Street Methodist Church in Spalding at 7.30pm to learn all about ‘Magna Carta: New Discoveries’. This talk, by Nicholas Vincent, Professor of Medieval History at the University of...
Historic weathervane restored and returned to Spalding’s skyline
For the last few months, the rooftop of the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society museum on Broad Street has looked a little different. While building works have been taking place, the well-known weathervane was removed for restoration...
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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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Don’t miss hearing about the Mystery of the Magna Carta
On Friday 13th November 2026, head to Broad Street Methodist Church in Spalding at 7.30pm to learn all about ‘Magna Carta: New Discoveries’. This talk, by Nicholas Vincent, Professor of Medieval History at the University of...
Historic weathervane restored and returned to Spalding’s skyline
For the last few months, the rooftop of the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society museum on Broad Street has looked a little different. While building works have been taking place, the well-known weathervane was removed for restoration...
