Today, we’re sharing another item from our collections. These photographs show a decoratively painted silk jacket in a high-waisted spencer style. The clothing is likely to date from the late Victorian or early Edwardian periods. #TextileConservation #HistoricFashion #BehindTheScenes

Are you looking for something educational and fun for the whole family to do during the school holidays? Spalding Gentlemen’s Society is running an interactive and hands-on workshop all about The Glorious Greeks on Tuesday 26th May 2026. Discover more at: www.sgsoc.org/discover-all...

Eleanor, Louisa and Mary from the SGS team headed to the @museumsandheritage.com show yesterday to hear from a range of experts and see exhibits of the latest products and technologies shaping the sector. They even met some dinosaurs along the way... #MuseumSector #BehindTheScenes

We regularly do object-handling training with new volunteers in the Society. One of the most questioned and important aspects is the use of gloves. Read more in our latest blog: www.sgsoc.org/to-glove-or-... #MuseumConservation #ObjectHandling #CollectionsCare #BehindTheScenes #HeritageVolunteers

Founded in 1710, Spalding Gentlemen’s Society is Britain’s oldest surviving provincial learned society. So, how can you support the Society? You might decide to become a Member, to volunteer with us, to spread the word about what we do, or to donate online. See www.sgsoc.org #SupportHeritage

During this weekend's History Hunters, we tried recipes from the past. The children had a go at baking medieval Fine Cake, taste-testing Strawberries in Snow with rose water, and Pynade (pine nut brittle). #HistoryHunters

Bring history to life! Explore the world of the Ancient Greeks with our May Half Term workshop in Spalding. For more information and to book, visit: www.sgsoc.org/events/glorious-greeks

Read about Adam's time as Heritage Associate with the Spalding Gentlemen's Society: www.sgsoc.org/heritageasso... #HiddenHistories #HistoricalResearch #MuseumCollections

Medieval ring discovered by local metal detectorists donated to Spalding Gentlemen's Society. Read more on this story here: www.sgsoc.org/medieval-rin... #MedievalRing #MetalDetectingFind #LincolnshireHistory

Are you looking ahead and planning your family activities for May half-term? We're running a fantastic workshop all about the Ancient Greeks. There will be hands-on activities such as painting pottery. Find out more at www.sgsoc.org/events/glori... #WhatsOnSpalding #FamilyFun #HeritageEvents

We're inviting tenders for specialist consultants for our New Beginnings project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, focused on Activity Planning; Business Planning; Branding, Communications & Website; Evaluation; Fundraising; Interpretation & Exhibition www.sgsoc.org/getting-invo...

Spalding Gentlemen’s Society (SGS) is inviting tenders for specialist consultants to support our New Beginnings project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Full tender details: www.sgsoc.org/getting-invo... #tenderopportunity #spaldinggentlemenssociety #heritage #lincolnshire

Have you been to see our exhibitions at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum yet? On this, #WorldArtDay, we thought we'd share some of the artwork you can see. This oil painting was created by George W Bailey, a prolific artist and President of SGS in 1955. It shows Pannell's Boat Yard, in Marsh Road, Spalding.

Our History Hunters had a brilliant time yesterday during their group trip out to Castle Rising. They delved deep into the past, uncovered intriguing facts, and discovered all about castles! #HistoryHunters #SpaldingGentlemensSociety #Castles

Have you been to see our new exhibitions on 'Science' and 'Navigation' yet at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum? www.sgsoc.org/exhibitions-... This picture shows a brass reflecting telescope, c.1755, which was purchased by SGS in 1761 for members to conduct experiments at meetings.

If you're looking ahead to May half-term and deciding what activities your family will enjoy, why not take a look at our children's workshop on the Ancient Greeks? It will be held on Tuesday 26th May at Spalding Baptist Church. Attendees must book in advance: www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticket...

This picture shows our conservation volunteers carrying out rust removal on a chain measure. A chain is an imperial unit of measure that is 22 yards (or 66 feet). See this and more of our artefacts on display at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum, where we have exhibitions on 'Science' and 'Navigation'.

We carry out a range of tasks as part of our collections care and conservation. But none of it would be possible without our wonderful team of volunteers. Read more about what we get up to while caring for our collections: www.sgsoc.org/conservation #behindthescenes #spaldinggentlemenssociety

Our new exhibitions on 'Science' and 'Navigation' open today at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens - we hope you'll take a visit to see our collections on display! www.sgsoc.org/exhibitions-... #Science #Navigation #SpaldingGentlemensSociety

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who attended our latest series of lectures - we hope you enjoyed the season of talks. We'd like to thank everyone who supports with the smooth-running of the events. Our next lecture season will start again in September - details to be announced soon!

We're launching two new exhibitions at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum this spring. Opening on Friday 27th March 2026, they will display a carefully curated range of artefacts, focusing on ‘Science’ and ‘Navigation’. See more at www.sgsoc.org/exhibitions-... #Science #Navigation #SpaldingGentlemensSociety

Where it all started! Founded in 1710, Spalding Gentlemen’s Society is Britain’s oldest surviving provincial learned society. Discover more about our story on our website: www.sgsoc.org/about

On Saturday 21st March, join a VCH research workshop in Spalding focused on Church and Religion. It will cover Religious Nonconformity, the Medieval Church and Society. It will include a guided walk around the Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas. See more at www.sgsoc.org/events/vch-w...

This Friday (20th March) is the last lecture in our latest series. Hear about Greyfriars in Lincoln, the earliest still-standing friary church in England. The speaker, Mark Gardiner, is Emeritus Professor of Medieval Archaeology at the University of Lincoln www.sgsoc.org/events/the-g... #archaeology

We're delighted to see Spalding Gentlemen's Society chairman, Petronella Keeling, recognised with a Community Hero award. She is a 'driving force’ behind SGS and we're so grateful for all of her dedication and hard work. spaldingvoice.co.uk/surprise-awa...

Our Museum on Broad Street may be closed for building works, but you can still head to Ayscoughfee Hall Museum to see our latest exhibitions. You can also take a 'Virtual Tour' around the Museum www.sgsoc.org/virtual-museum and visit our website to see our upcoming events and how to get involved.

Tonight, hear about ‘The Worshipful Company of Stationers, Past, Present & Future’. The speaker, Moira Sleight, is the Editor and Publisher of the Methodist Recorder and past Master of the Worshipful Company of Stationers & Newspaper Makers. www.sgsoc.org/dont-miss-ou... #SpaldingEvents

Today is #WorldBookDay. Here at SGS, we hold thousands of printed books, periodicals, and manuscripts from the 13th century onwards. Among the most important holdings are the records of the Society itself. This picture shows the SGS Minute Book 5, folio 21v (4 August 1748) with a hand drawn locust.

If you've travelled through Broad Street recently, you will have seen that our MEND project builders have started work on the museum. Removing plaster from the walls has revealed many faults and cracks, but the construction team are carefully stitching the walls back together. #SpaldingHeritage

This Friday (6th March, 7.30pm) join us for a lecture on 'The Worshipful Company of Stationers: Past, Present & Future'. Discover more about the role @stationerscomms.bsky.social plays in the communications world, with speaker Moira Sleight. www.sgsoc.org/events/the-w... #TheStationersCompany

Step into the world of Spalding Gentleman's Society! Originally created as part of the Infinite Museum VR experience and supported by Storyteller NPO, discover a playful 360° film that brings the first meeting to life with humour and a contemporary twist. youtu.be/rFD1tvB9rZA?...

Have you considered becoming a member of Spalding Gentlemen's Society? Members play a vital role in helping to preserve and enhance our collections and make them more accessible to the public. www.sgsoc.org/benefits-of-... #Spalding #SupportingHeritage

Read all about Spalding Gentlemen’s Society’s infamous 'Macaroni Parson': William Dodd. Discover how 23,000 signatures on a petition to grant him a royal pardon weren't enough to save him. www.sgsoc.org/william-dodd #WilliamDodd #SpaldingGentlemensSociety

Don't miss your chance to see two Spalding Gentlemen's Society exhibitions, as they reach their final weeks at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum. Prints & Printmaking and Fine Arts in the Enlightenment close on the 22nd March 2026. #SpaldingExhibition #SpaldingGentlemensSociety

On Friday 20th February, hear about nature recovery in Greater Lincolnshire, both on land and at sea. Presenter, Tammy Smalley, has been the Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust since 2016. Find out more at www.sgsoc.org/events/natur... #NatureRecovery #Lincolnshire #SpaldingEvents

Don't forget to book tickets for our Half Term workshop on 17th February. Discover all about stonemasons’ marks and see if you can spot some. Learn the difference between gargoyles and grotesques. Suitable for ages 5+. Book online at: www.sgsoc.org/learn-all-ab...

Happy Valentine's Day! In honour of the occasion, we thought you'd enjoy seeing an anatomical paper model of a heart. It was delivered in a letter, from Spalding Gentlemen's Society member Cromwell Mortimer, in 1735. It will feature in our next exhibition - details coming soon. #HappyValentinesDay

Many people would describe our collection as ‘a bit random’, but we prefer the term ‘eclectic’! But this doesn’t mean that we just accept any object or archive that comes our way. Find out more about our process for making decisions about which artefacts to select: www.sgsoc.org/accepting-ar...

It's nearly time for our half-term workshop - Church Explorers: Looking at Stonemasons' Works, held on 17 February. Have you booked your child's place yet? Learn the difference between gargoyles and grotesques and make your own clay grotesque. www.sgsoc.org/learn-all-ab... #SpaldingGentlemensSociety

Our collections sometimes hide little surprises! We were recently unframing some of our textile collection and discovered a few pieces had been mounted on unusual materials - including a sampler and a picture of a lady and a horse. #Conservation #SpaldingGentlemensSociety #MuseumFinds

Join us on Friday 6 February, from 7.30pm, for our latest lecture: Black Women in the Tudor Court. Our speaker, Candace Scarborough, is a movement artist, historian, and PhD student at the University of Roehampton. See: www.sgsoc.org/events/black... #SpaldingEvents #HeritageTalks

Do you want to find out more about what volunteering as a Collections Champion with Spalding Gentlemen's Society means? We will be holding an Info Session on Tuesday 17 February. See more and register your interest at www.sgsoc.org/want-to-be-a... #CollectionsChampions #Volunteering #MakeADifference

Are you looking for something to entertain the family this February half-term? We've got a fantastic workshop on Stone Masons taking place on Tuesday 17 February, from 10am. For more information and to book your place, visit www.sgsoc.org/events/churc... #familyfun #localevent #heritage

Want to join the Spalding Gentlemen's Society team? We're looking for a Curatorial Associate who will be a key member of the team delivering the Art Fund supported ‘SGS Reimagined’ project. See more details about the role here: www.sgsoc.org/getting-invo... #SGSreimagined #CuratorialAssociate

Dates for your diaries! We've got lots of fantastic lectures coming up this February and March, including our next talk on 6th February about Black Women in the Tudor Court. See more details on our website: www.sgsoc.org #SpaldingEvents #HistoryTalks

Spark your interest in learning about lighting! Our collection tells the history of man-made light: from oil, paraffin, and gas ignited by flame to the first battery-powered electric lights. Read www.lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/new... and head to Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens to see our displays

Don't forget to join us this Friday 23rd January for 'Feisty Females: Writing Lincolnshire’s Medieval Women'. Hear how writer and journalist, Rosanna McGlone, threads historical fact into exciting narratives. www.sgsoc.org/events/feist... #SpaldingEvents #HistoricalFiction

We’re looking for Collections Champion volunteers. This opportunity is part of our ‘Reimagine’ grant from @artfund.bsky.social. As a Collections Champion, you’ll help select objects and tell their stories in the newly displayed museum (reopening 2027). www.sgsoc.org/want-to-be-a... #GetInvolved

What an amazing year 2025 was! We want to give a very special thank you to all our incredible volunteers for their hard work and support. Read our review of the year and see what our plans are for 2026: www.sgsoc.org/year-in-review #SpaldingGentlemensSociety #CollectionsCare #ThankYouVolunteers