Discover the Town of Boston, Lincolnshire

The historical town of Boston is located in the countyThe town has a diverse culture with many
of Lincolnshire, which lies on the east coast ofimmigrants from East Europe and Portugal and
England. The town also has a small port and has abecause of its port, has always welcomed visitors
population of approximately 35,000. It is a quaintfrom the rest of the world. The Boston May Fair is
town and its most historical landmark is St Botolph'sthe town's oldest landmark and has been held every
Church. This is the largest parish church in theyear since at least 1125. It is still one of the largest
country and possesses one of the highest towers inoutdoor fairs in England.
the land.Boston has some interesting tourist sites. These
It's believed by some that the town's nameinclude: the natural landscape, the boyhood home of
originated from St Botolph's town or St Botolph'sauthor John Foxe, a statue of Herbert Ingram, and
stone. It became a popular town and port in the 11ththe local market. Other interesting sites are the
and 12th centuries and soon became an importantMaude Foster Mill, which is currently the tallest
trade route with Europe.operating windmill in England and a working museum.
In 1848 the town opened its rail station and for aFor sports enthusiasts, the center is home to two
while it was located the main line from London to thenon-league football clubs. Boston United competes in
north of England. New docks were built in 1884 andthe Northern Premier League and Boston Town plays
the location was again a factor in the import andin the United Counties Football League. The rugby
export business. The Haven Bridge was opened inclub has also been playing there since 1927 and the
1963 and the Pescod Centre shopping area opened inrowing club is also very popular, as is Speedway
2004.racing.