Boston

Boston straddles the Witham estuary and in medieval times was the largest seaport in the land. When the New World was discovered its importance declined as the west coast became the more important seaboard, though even today it still handles approximately 1.5 million tonnes of cargo each year, typically timber, paper, steel or car parts.

The 14th century tower of St. Botolph’s Church dominates the town and its surrounds. Known locally as ‘Boston Stump’ because it has no spire the tower stands at 272 ft.

In 1630 a group of Bostonian non-conformists left for Massachutsetts, which is how Boston in America came by its name. This connection was honoured at Lincolnshire’s grandest building, Fydell House, where one room was reserved for the sole use of American guests.