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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 will close for buildings works on Saturday, 28 September 2024. 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.”
Musing from the Museum 33
A Striking Timepiece An article by Dr Martin Blake In the entrance hall of the museum of Spalding Gentlemen’s Society (SGS) stands a rather fine timepiece set in a tall wooden case. On closer examination it becomes...
Musing from the Museum 32
A GRAND DAY OUT. By Alastair Goodrum. In this year of a General Election (2024), some photographs in the Society’s collection remind us of days gone by when Spalding returned its own MP. ...
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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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Musing from the Museum 33
A Striking Timepiece An article by Dr Martin Blake In the entrance hall of the museum of Spalding Gentlemen’s Society (SGS) stands a rather fine timepiece set in a tall wooden case. On closer examination it becomes...
Musing from the Museum 32
A GRAND DAY OUT. By Alastair Goodrum. In this year of a General Election (2024), some photographs in the Society’s collection remind us of days gone by when Spalding returned its own MP. ...