Salt Extraction
Find out how important to Boston exporting salt was
The Norman Takeover
Learn about the Norman Takeover that shaped the country
Markets and Fairs
Learn about the markets and fairs of Boston that can still be seen today!
Boston and the Hanseatic League
Explore the powerful traiding alliance that spread across the North and Baltic Sea
St Botolph’s Church
Find out about the church dedicated to St Botolph
The 1390 Crusade
Learn about the 1390 Crusade that left from Boston!
The Friaries
Learn how the Friaries affected Boston
The Rebellion of 1536
Find out how the rebellion of 1536 affected Boston
The Guilds (1260-1545)
Learn about the numerous religious Guilds within Boston
Maud Foster
Understand why the Maud Foster Drain was named after a 16th century Boston woman
Boston’s Royal Charter, 1545
Research how one of King Henry VII's charters created, the present, Boston Borough Council
John Foxe (1516-1587)
Explore how John Foxe influenced the development of the Church of England
The Pilgrims
Learn about the Pilgrim Fathers who wanted to find religious freedom
Reverend John Cotton, (1585-1652)
Find out about one of the best-known personalities to have lived in Boston
Boston and the founding of Massachusetts
Learn about the pivitol role Boston played in the founding of Boston Massachusetts
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Anne Hutchinson (1591-1643)
Explore how Anne Hutchinson gained a public voice, to Cotton's inner circle of believers
Boston and the Civil War
Learn how the Civil War shaped Boston in the 17th century
William Stukeley (1697-1765)
Research about Dr. William Stukeley, one of the founders of modern field archaeology
Turnpike Roads
Understand how Turnpike Trusts improved the quality of the roads
Prosperity and Pleasure
learn how the economic prosperity of Boston from around 1760-1860, shaped Boston
Capability Brown (1716-1783)
Learn about Capability Brown, famous for creating landscapes, lakes and water features for the wealthy
Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
Research about Sir Joseph Banks, one of the most influencial Englishman of his time
The Grand Sluice
Find out about the Grand Sluice bridge that can still be seen in modern day Boston
The Witham: Boston to Lincoln
Explore how the witham was fixed to allow access for sea-going vessels
Boston Industrialised
Understand how the Industrial revolution paved the way for modern Boston
Banking in Boston
Research about the origins of banking in Boston, possessing the first bank in Lincolnshire
The Straightening of the Haven
Learn about the straightening of the Haven channel, and why it was immportant
Floods and Great Drainage Schemes
Find out how the great drainage schemes help save Boston from more floods
Maps of Medieval and Victorian & Edwardian Boston
Learn about the layout of Boston through the Medieval, Victorian & Edwardian era
Non-Conformism in Boston
Learn about James I introduced measures to suppress the Puritans
The Railway Town
Learn how the introduction of railways impacted Boston
Herbert Ingram (1811-1860)
Learn about how Herbert Ingram influenced the way news was presented
Sir George Gilbert Scott (1811-1878)
Research about the famous Victorian architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott
The Australian Connection
Explore how the people of Boston was involved in the exploration of Australasia
Jean Ingelow (1820-1897)
Learn about Jean Ingelow, a novelist and poet
Catherine Booth (1829-1890)
Find out about Catherine Booth, one of the co-founders of The Salvation Army
The Port of Boston
Learn about the importance of the port of Bosoton
The Deep-Sea Fishing Fleet (1885-1936)
Learn about Deep Sea Fishing Company, and the hardsips they had to overcome
Shell-Fishing
Learn about the lucrative and dangerous job of retrieving shell-fish, one of Boston's earliest occupations
Johnson Seeds
Find out about the country's leading supplier of seeds for many years. They were even used on Wembley Satdium!
The Feather Industry
Research about the feather idustry in Boston, with one of the former factories still being in modern day Boston!
Tags, Labels and Tickets
Explore one of the big businesses for Boston
The Timber Trade
Learn about the pivitol part Boston played in importing and distriputing timber throughout the UK
Boston in the First World War
Understand how the First World War impacted Boston
Boston in the Second World War
Understand how Boston managed through the Second World War
Feeding the Nation
Learn how Boston and surrounding areas helped to feed the nation, since they were the most productive agricultural region in the UK
Public Parks and Spaces
Understand the role public parks and spaces played to help people, through the industrialisation of Boston
The Wash and its Wildlife
Learn about the wildlife the Wash holds and how i=they are protected
Boston's Country Parks and Reserves
Learn how Boston's country parks and reserves allowed them to espcape the busy life
Immigration
Learn how immigration has impacted Boston throughout time
Fydell House and the Boston Preservation Trust
Learn about how the Fydell House was saved from demolition
Shodfriars Hall and Old Mother Riley
Learn about the shodfriars hall, and the success of Old Mother Riley
The Maud Foster Mill
Learn about Boston's great windmill, that still stands to this day!
Health Care in Boston through the Ages
Learn about the healthcare in Boston, and Pilgrim Hospital the only building in Boston to rival St Botolph's church for a place in Boston's skyline
Sporting Heroes
Explore many of the sporting heros that originated from Boston, including many footballers, Olympians and ocean rowers