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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.”
Medieval ring discovered by local metal detectorists donated to SGS
Spalding Gentlemen’s Society - Britain’s oldest provincial learned society and the UK’s second-oldest surviving museum - has acquired a remarkable new addition for its collections: a medieval ring discovered in a field in Gosberton. Back in...
My time as Heritage Associate
I began my time at Spalding Gentlemen’s Society by volunteering to work on the Parish Library, a collection of books that used to belong to the Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, comprising...
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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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Medieval ring discovered by local metal detectorists donated to SGS
Spalding Gentlemen’s Society - Britain’s oldest provincial learned society and the UK’s second-oldest surviving museum - has acquired a remarkable new addition for its collections: a medieval ring discovered in a field in Gosberton. Back in...
My time as Heritage Associate
I began my time at Spalding Gentlemen’s Society by volunteering to work on the Parish Library, a collection of books that used to belong to the Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, comprising...
