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Historically
Boston was an important port for trade around northern Europe and
in the 13th century became the leading port in England.
In 1545 it was granted a charter and became a borough. By the 17th
century it became infamous as a centre of religious non-conformity.
Boston later developed from being a trading centre to a production
centre for crops. The fenlands surrounding Boston were drained and
sea banks were built to enable crops to be cultivated.
Modern day Boston is a busy college town which also has markets
on a Wednesday and Saturday. It also takes pride in its Party in
the Park Festival, which takes place in July, and the Mayfair event
which is the original street fair chartered from King Henry VIII
days.
The most visible piece of architecture in Boston is St Botolph's
Church, the largest parish church in England. Better known as 'Boston
Stump' the tower can be seen up to 20 miles away.
Other distinctive buildings include the Hussey Tower built around
1460, Blackfriars 13th century friary and Customs House built in
1725 at a cost of £365.
The grandest house in the town is Fydell House, owned by the Fydell
family, wine merchants and mayors of Boston.
To see more of historic Boston take a tour around the town:
Take a pop-up tour of Boston
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