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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.”
Looking back at the museum’s refurbishment progress
Hear about the work that took place at our museum on Broad Street in spring 2026. Our second update, covering summer 2026, will be coming soon. Following months of planning, everything finally fell into place in...
Hear about ‘The Tavern Cook’
Spalding Gentlemen’s Society's latest lecture programme starts in September 2026 and runs through to March 2027. Gain insights into new discoveries, hear about hidden stories, and learn what goes on behind the...
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What We Do
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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Looking back at the museum’s refurbishment progress
Hear about the work that took place at our museum on Broad Street in spring 2026. Our second update, covering summer 2026, will be coming soon. Following months of planning, everything finally fell into place in...
Hear about ‘The Tavern Cook’
Spalding Gentlemen’s Society's latest lecture programme starts in September 2026 and runs through to March 2027. Gain insights into new discoveries, hear about hidden stories, and learn what goes on behind the...
