Residents in Spalding and surrounding areas are being invited to explore the town’s modern history at a free workshop this autumn.
The event will take place at Spalding Baptist Church on Saturday 17th October, running from 10am to 4pm. Numbers are limited, and pre-booking is essential.
What the workshop will cover
Organised as part of the Victoria County History (VCH) project, the session is designed as a hands-on introduction to local-history research. Attendees will learn how to read and transcribe a selection of modern documents from Spalding, with no previous skills or experience required.
The programme includes ‘Researching social history and transcribing modern documents’ with Dr Gabby Storey, ‘The Postal Service in Spalding’ with Pat Wensor, and ‘Lincolnshire and the Poor Law’ with Dr Steve King.
Dr Storey said: “This workshop is open to all – no matter your skills or experience – as a hands-on experience learning to read and transcribe a selection of modern documents from Spalding’s history.”
She added: “It’s a fantastic chance to learn more about how Spalding became the town it is today.”
Researching Spalding’s past
The VCH was founded in 1899 as a national effort to record and write the history of every county in England. The VCH Lincolnshire – Spalding group is based at the Centre for Fenland Studies at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and is supported by Spalding Gentlemen’s Society.
The group is currently researching Spalding with the aim of producing a publication about the area by 2028.
Refreshments will be provided, but participants are asked to bring their own lunch. To reserve a place, email [email protected]. Further information about the group is available at sgsoc.org/getting-involved/vch.