Boston in 50 Buildings

The Lincolnshire market town and small port of Boston is nearly a thousand years old, having been founded soon after the Norman Conquest. It flourished in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries and exported much of the wool from the Midlands and north of England. After the Reformation, it became a center for Puritanism and in the 1630s, its leading citizens emigrated to create a new Boston in New England. In the 1880s, a new dock was built, and today, its medieval street layout remains, along with many buildings from the Georgian period. Author Neil Wright highlights fifty of Boston's buildings to explore the town's fascinating history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2021
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

The Lincolnshire market town and small port of Boston, with a rich history spanning nearly a thousand years, was established shortly after the Norman Conquest. Situated near The Wash, it experienced a period of prosperity in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, serving as a major exporter of wool from the Midlands and north of England. During this time, Boston's importance on the international stage was significant, rivaling even London in terms of tax revenue. Its medieval wealth enabled it to construct one of the largest churches in England, boasting the tallest tower. While Boston's prominence declined in the later Middle Ages, it continued to serve as the local port for Lincolnshire. Following the Reformation, Boston became a center for Puritanism, and in the 1630s, its leading citizens emigrated to establish a new Boston in New England. From the 1760s to 1840s, the town experienced a second period of great prosperity, exporting grain from Lincolnshire to feed London. In the 1880s, a new dock was built, which continues to thrive today. The town's medieval street layout and numerous Georgian-era buildings remain intact, providing a glimpse into its fascinating past. In his book, author Neil Wright showcases fifty of Boston's buildings, both old and new, to explore the town's rich history. Spanning a variety of structures, from churches to pubs, warehouses, and windmills, these buildings and landmarks offer a comprehensive perspective on Boston's development across centuries. Illustrated throughout, this accessible guide to the town's architectural heritage will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 165 x 235 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398102514