Boston Collection

The Boston Stump, St. Bartolphs church, Wormgate, Boston, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

First use of anesthesia in surgery, 1846
First public demonstration of surgical anesthesia, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, 1846. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustratioin

Nantucket Light Ship, Boston Harbour, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Poster advertising White Star Line to USA and Canada
Poster advertising the White Star Line between Liverpool and Southampton to Queenstown, Boston, Philadelphia, Quebec, Montreal, Halifax, Portland, Cherbourg and New York

MAP: BOSTON, c1880. Boston Old and New. A map of Boston, Massachusetts, c1880, by Justin Winsor, showing the citys expansion through landfill

Courtyard of Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Boston Church / Lincs 19C
Boston Church, Lincolnshire Date: 19th century

Bunker Hill battle, 1775
Battle of Bunker Hill at the outset of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by Trumbull

A Selection of Ways to Ride a Penny Farthing Bicycle, 1881
Engraving showing a number of adventurous ways to ride a penny farthing bicycle; as demonstrated at a bicycle meeting held in Boston, USA, 1881

Poster - White Star Line liners RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic
Poster for the White Star Line luxury liners RMS Titanic (which tragically sank after striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage on April 15, 1912) and RMS Olympic. Date: circa 1912

Celebrated horse lexington (5 yrs. old) by Boston out of Alice Carneal: Bred by Dr. Warfield, owned by R. Ten Broeck, esq

Lagoon Bridge and Swan Boat in the Public Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

The skyline of the Financial District across Boston Harbor at dawn, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Replica Samuel Adams beer barrel, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Replica Samuel Adams beer barrel

Make way for ducklings sculpture by Nancy Schon, Boston Public Garden, Boston
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Make way for ducklings sculpture by Nancy Schon, Boston Public Garden

Boston Stump and River Welland, Lincolnshire, circa 1930. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Letter of marque issued by President James Madison for the privateer ship Abaellino of Boston, Massachusetts
LETTER OF MARQUE, 1812. Letter of marque issued by President James Madison for the privateer ship Abaellino of Boston, Massachusetts, during the War of 1812

ANNE HUTCHINSON (1591-1643). The trial of Anne Hutchinson at Boston in 1637. Wood engraving, American, 19th century, after Edwin Austin Abbey

Boston Stump
St. Botolphs Church, Boston, Lincolnshire known locally as the Boston Stump. Boston was the home town of Herbert Ingram, founder of the Illustrated London News. Date: 1861

Joseph Warren on Bunker Hill
Joseph Warren, American patriot leader at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of 19th-century illustration

Boston, Lincolnshire, 1838, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Boston, Lincolnshire, 1838, (1943). View of St Botolphs Church and ships on the River Witham in the town of Boston. After an engaving by JMW Turner

Proposed mode of laying out for building purposes the Sharrow and Kenwood Park Estates near Sheffield belonging to
By Parkin and Bacon.Includes the proposed Kenwood Road and the proposed Montgomery Road. Also shown is the toll bar on the road from Bakewell [Ecclesall Road].Scale 4 chains

Colonial family banished from Puritan Massachusetts, 1600s
Punishing heretics by exiling them from Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign, Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign, Union Street

Golders Green FC football team 1936. Back row: Walker, Shorland, Boston, Miles, Bloxham, Bradis. Front row: Breagan, Browne, Bucci (Captain), Evans, Boston. Date: 1936

BOSTON MAP, 1722. A map of Boston, Massachusetts, by John Bonner. Line engraving, 1722

BOSTON: TAVERN, 1773. The Green Dragon Tavern in Bostons North End, where the Boston Tea Party was planned. Watercolor by John Johnson, 16 December 1773, the day of the Tea Party

BOSTON MAP, 1722. Engraved facsimile by George G. Smith, 1835, of a map of Boston, Massachusetts, by John Bonner, first printed in 1722, showing changes in the citys topography through 1769

Witchcraft book by Cotton Mather, 1689
Cotton Mather, " Memorable Providences Relating to Witchcrafts, " title page, 1689. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Massachusetts Bay Colony seal
Insignia of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

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British army marching in formation up Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill, American Revolution, 1775 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Boston Quay - 1890
The Doughty Quay Boston, Lincolnshire

Copps Hill Burying Ground, Freedom Trail, North End District, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Lagoon Bridge and Swan Boat in the Public Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Boston Fair 1950S
Scene at Boston Fair, Lincolnshire, which is held annually in the town

Threshing Machine
Combined Thrashing and Stacking Machine, by Wilkinson, Wright of Boston, Lincolnshire

Boston Tea Party 1773
Boston citizens, dressed as Indians, board English ships and throw tea chests into the harbour in protest against taxation

MAP: BOSTON, c1873. The City of Boston. Bird s-eye view of Boston, Massachusetts. Chromolithograph, c1873

Joseph Gray and Sons, Surgical Instrument Makers, Truss Works and Star Works, Boston Street - trade card c. 1890
Original at Sheffield Archives ref. SY233/B4/2

BOSTON MAP, 1903. A map of Boston, Massachusetts. Engraving, 1903

MAP: BOSTON, 1883. Map of Boston, Massachusetts, and environs, published by Cupples, Upham & Co. 1883

The Maud Foster Windmill is a seven storey, five sailed windmill located by the Maud Foster Drain, Skirbeck, Boston, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

USA, Massachusetts, Boston. Leonard Zakim Bridge, Rt. 93, dusk

Lady & Boston Terrier
A lady holds her Boston Terrier on a leash as they go for a walk on a chilly day

City skline viewed across Boston harbour at dawn, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

City skyline at dawn across Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

The Oyster Union House, Blackstone Block, built in 1714, one of Bostons oldest surviving streets, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Mary Baker Eddy / Boston
MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science: a picture of her from her early days at Boston

Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Trinity Church, Hancock Tower, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Skyline and inner harbour including Rowes Wharf at dawn, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Skyline and inner harbour including Rowes Wharf at dawn, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Skyline of Boston, Massachusetts, USA

North End, Little Italy, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Lagoon Bridge and Swan Boat in the Public Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

City skyline across the Charles River, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

The skyline of the Financial District across Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

MARY WRIGHT (1642-1699 / 1700). American Quaker from Long Island, as a teenager
MARY WRIGHT (1642-1699/1700). American Quaker from Long Island, as a teenager, testifying before the magistrates of Boston to urge them not to persecute innocent people

Great Northern Railway and Great Central Railway: excursions to Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Skegness, Mablethorpe
Trains depart from Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield Victoria Station, Darnall and Woodhouse, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14007

Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1915

USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, US frigate
The USS Constitution, nicknamed Old Ironsides, a wooden hulled, three masted heavy frigate of the US Navy, launched in 1797

Boston terrier and puppies
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Boston terrier with litter of five week old puppies. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

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William Prescott in command of American Minutemen defending Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

Aerial view of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, USA The twin towers of International Place dominate the views of the Boston skyline from Boston Harbor

Old Map of Boston England 1836 by Thomas Moule
This is a fine decorative reproduction Map of The Town of Boston from the First Edition series of Thomas Moule Maps, originally Published in 1836

Picture No. 12479637
Dog - Boston Terrier portrait, wearing a crown Date:

Boston Lincolnshire UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Boston, Lincolnshire, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG

Advert for The Boston mens sock garter 1930
For business wear. Men, fastidious with regard to their personal appearence, invaribably wera the Boston Garter. This represents efficiency and security with supreme comfort. Date: 1930

Boston Terrier and French Bulldog, stood on a pavement. Wearing studded collars, both are on leashes Date: 20th century

CARTOON: THOMAS GAGE, 1774. A Political Lesson: an English mezzotint cartoon of 1774 suggesting the difficulties encountered by the English colonial governor of Massachusetts, Thomas Gage

BASEBALL: FENWAY PARK, 1956. Game between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on opening day of the American League baseball season, 17 April 1956

BOSTON: MAP, 1775-1776. Map of Boston, Massachusetts, and the surrounding area, 1775-1776. Line engraving, 19th century

Smallpox treatment document, New England, 1677
" A Brief Rule, " a printed guide to the treatment of smallpox, or measles, in New England, 1677. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Kindergarten children playing a game, 1870s
Kindergarten class playing an active game, " the windmill, " 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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New England colonial couple in farmhouse dooryard, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Samuel Adams
Patriot Samuel Adams portrait. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cunard Poster advertising cruises from Liverpool to Boston on the Scythia and Laconia cruise ships

Boston, as the Eagle and the Wild Goose See It, 1860. Creator: James Wallace Black
Boston, as the Eagle and the Wild Goose See It, 1860. (Balloon view of Boston)

St Botolphs Church, Boston, Lincolnshire, 1842. Artist: John Le Keux
St Botolphs Church, Boston, Lincolnshire, 1842

Old North Church, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Old North Church (officially, Christ Church), in Salem Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a cemetery visible on the left. Date: circa 1920

BOSTON, 1877. Birds eye view of Boston from the north. Lithograph, 1877, by John Bachmann, published by L. Prang & Co

St. Botolph's Church, Boston Stump, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Advertisement for Gala World Cup Celebration Dances, The Locarno, junction of London Road and Boston Street, 1966
Image from Visitors Handbook and Programme of Events for the 1966 Football World Cup (Sheffield Local Studies Library: Local Pamphlets vol 256 S)

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"Boston: A Tapestry of History and Charm" Step into the enchanting town of Boston, Lincolnshire, where history whispers through its ancient streets. The towering presence of The Boston Stump, also known as St. Bartolphs church, stands proud against the skyline, a testament to centuries past. Wander down Wormgate and be transported back to 1846 when this very place witnessed the first use of anesthesia in surgery. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another Boston - a bustling metropolis in Massachusetts that has left an indelible mark on American history. Admire a vintage poster advertising the White Star Line's voyages to USA and Canada, beckoning adventurous souls towards new horizons. In the realm of sports, celebrate the legendary horse Lexington by Boston out of Ali; his triumphs forever etched in equestrian lore. Meanwhile, at Nantucket Light Ship in Boston Harbor, witness maritime beauty amidst New England's coastal splendor. Travel back further in time to 19th-century Lincs as you explore Boston Church with its timeless charm. Seek solace within the tranquil courtyard Public Library at Copley Square – a sanctuary for knowledge seekers throughout generations. Uncover tales from colonial America as you delve into Anne Hutchinson's trial at Bunker Hill in 1637 – an event captured vividly by Edwin Austin Abbey's wood engraving from the 19th century. Stand upon hallowed ground where patriots fought valiantly during Bunker Hill Battle in 1775 – their bravery echoing through time. For those seeking whimsical delights, imagine gliding over Lagoon Bridge while riding a Penny Farthing Bicycle – an eccentric mode of transportation popularized in 1881. And don't forget to take a leisurely Swan Boat ride amidst vibrant blooms within Public Garden - an oasis nestled within this urban landscape. Boston is more than just a name; it is woven with threads of history, culture, and innovation.