Tag: Spalding

Photograph: Framed by Yews

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Ayscoughfee Hall, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.

copyright Francis Barker 2020

Photograph: Framed by Yew

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Ayscoughfee Hall, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.

copyright Francis Barker 2020

Churches: Images of Spalding Parish Church, Lincolnshire. Part 1

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Inside the church dedicated to Saints Mary and Nicolas in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

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It has one of the most stunning interiors in the whole county.

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And some beautifully made traditional banners.

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Spalding’s Unique Ayscoughfee Hall

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Ayscoughfee Hall in Spalding Lincolnshire is simply an architectural gem.

However, I don’t believe it’s known for sure how it got its name (it’s pronounced ‘Ascoffey’ folks).

Nevertheless, recent archaeology has discovered much that was once hidden; stairs, passageways, tiles… all of which are included in the comprehensive museum illustrating the history, not only of Spalding, but of the whole South Holland region and its wonderful agricultural heritage.

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World War 2 Memorial, Ayscoughfee Hall

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Recently a new memorial to Spalding’s WWII dead was unveiled.

It is a masterful, yet understated and fitting tribute to those who gave their lives in the most devastating conflict yet known to mankind.

It is also a fine complement to Edwin Lutyens’ earlier, more classically styled WW1 memorial, just a few yards away.