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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 our 2026 Lecture Season
When the Christmas festivities are over, we hope you’ll join us from January 2026, when we’ll be running a series of lectures at Spalding’s Broad Street Methodist Church (PE11 1TB). 9th January -
Be transported back in time with a Victorian Christmas
Families can get in the festive frame of mind by celebrating a Victorian Christmas event at Ayscoughfee Hall, in Spalding, on Sunday 7th December. Attendees can drop-in from between 12noon and 2.30pm. During this event, children...
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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 our 2026 Lecture Season
When the Christmas festivities are over, we hope you’ll join us from January 2026, when we’ll be running a series of lectures at Spalding’s Broad Street Methodist Church (PE11 1TB). 9th January -
Be transported back in time with a Victorian Christmas
Families can get in the festive frame of mind by celebrating a Victorian Christmas event at Ayscoughfee Hall, in Spalding, on Sunday 7th December. Attendees can drop-in from between 12noon and 2.30pm. During this event, children...