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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

Background imageBoston Collection: The birthplace of the telephone, 109 Court Street, Boston (b/w photo)

The birthplace of the telephone, 109 Court Street, Boston (b/w photo)
8641592 The birthplace of the telephone, 109 Court Street, Boston (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The birthplace of the telephone)

Background imageBoston Collection: A view of Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America in the 18th century

A view of Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America in the 18th century
3083302 A view of Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America in the 18th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1861.)

Background imageBoston Collection: The town of Boston in New England, 1723-33 (engraving)

The town of Boston in New England, 1723-33 (engraving)
8703273 The town of Boston in New England, 1723-33 (engraving) by Bonner, John (c.1643-1726); Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts

Background imageBoston Collection: Laura Bridgman

Laura Bridgman
2911770 Laura Bridgman; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Laura Bridgman (1829-1889) First deaf-blind American child to gain a significant education in the English language

Background imageBoston Collection: Birds Eye View of Boston, 1877

Birds Eye View of Boston, 1877
2900968 Birds Eye View of Boston, 1877; (add.info.: Birds Eye View of Boston, 1877.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Background imageBoston Collection: George Saward

George Saward
3585621 George Saward; (add.info.: George Saward (1822-1873) secretary to the Boston, Stamford & Birmingham Railway in the Railway Mania year of 1846.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBoston Collection: Map of Massachusetts, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of Massachusetts, c.1900 (engraving)
533096 Map of Massachusetts, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: State map of Massachusetts, United States, with inset map of Boston, circa 1902)

Background imageBoston Collection: Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top)
532048 Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top) while friends in his study at Boston listen to his lecture - 12 February 1877

Background imageBoston Collection: The Tea in Boston Harbour (engraving)

The Tea in Boston Harbour (engraving)
8632410 The Tea in Boston Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea in Boston Harbour)

Background imageBoston Collection: Old Kitchen, Guildhall, Boston (litho)

Old Kitchen, Guildhall, Boston (litho)
8639294 Old Kitchen, Guildhall, Boston (litho) by Whymper, Charles (1853-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Kitchen, Guildhall, Boston)

Background imageBoston Collection: The Guildhall, Boston (litho)

The Guildhall, Boston (litho)
8639302 The Guildhall, Boston (litho) by Whymper, Charles (1853-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Guildhall, Boston. Cells in which the Pilgrims were confined)

Background imageBoston Collection: Statue of Edward Everett in the Public Garden, Boston (b/w photo)

Statue of Edward Everett in the Public Garden, Boston (b/w photo)
8658382 Statue of Edward Everett in the Public Garden, Boston (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Edward Everett in the Public Garden)

Background imageBoston Collection: Glimpse at the Interior of a Back Bay (Boston) Residence (b/w photo)

Glimpse at the Interior of a Back Bay (Boston) Residence (b/w photo)
8658315 Glimpse at the Interior of a Back Bay (Boston) Residence (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoston Collection: Advertising card for Tony Denier and his Great Humpty Dumpty Troupe (chromolitho)

Advertising card for Tony Denier and his Great Humpty Dumpty Troupe (chromolitho)
8677567 Advertising card for Tony Denier and his Great Humpty Dumpty Troupe (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoston Collection: Sea Adventure: Slocum's lone hand voyage (colour litho)

Sea Adventure: Slocum's lone hand voyage (colour litho)
8668764 Sea Adventure: Slocum's lone hand voyage (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slocum's lone hand voyage)

Background imageBoston Collection: Boston Tea Party, 26 December 1773. Inhabitants of Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Tea Party, 26 December 1773. Inhabitants of Boston, Massachusetts, dressed as American Indians
530417 Boston Tea Party, 26 December 1773. Inhabitants of Boston, Massachusetts, dressed as American Indians, throwing tea from vessels in the harbour into the water as a protest against British

Background imageBoston Collection: A view of Boston from the harbour (colour print)

A view of Boston from the harbour (colour print)
1579896 A view of Boston from the harbour (colour print); (add.info.: Colour print of a view of Boston from the harbour, with ships in the foreground. Created by John Carwitham)

Background imageBoston Collection: Revolutionary War 1775-1783 (American War of Independence): George Washington riding in triumph

Revolutionary War 1775-1783 (American War of Independence): George Washington riding in triumph through streets of
528079 Revolutionary War 1775-1783 (American War of Independence): George Washington riding in triumph through streets of Boston after 11-month siege ended with the withdrawal (evacuation)

Background imageBoston Collection: Man's frock coat, France, c.1816-1820. Creator: Unknown

Man's frock coat, France, c.1816-1820. Creator: Unknown
Man's frock coat, France, c.1816-1820. Double-breasted, silk and wool twill with fabric-covered buttons. Shown with beaver fur top hat, Boston, Masschusetts

Background imageBoston Collection: Skating at Boston, 1859. Creator: Unknown

Skating at Boston, 1859. Creator: Unknown
Skating at Boston, 1859. Periodical: Harper's Weekly, 12 March 1859

Background imageBoston Collection: Silhouette of Hammond Family, 1842. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart

Silhouette of Hammond Family, 1842. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart
Silhouette of Hammond Family, 1842

Background imageBoston Collection: Mr. & Mrs. E. F. Bunnell, November 8, 1841. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart. Mr

Mr. & Mrs. E. F. Bunnell, November 8, 1841. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart. Mr. & Mrs. E. F
Mr. & Mrs. E. F. Bunnell, November 8, 1841. Note: Mrs. Bunnell is the sister of the Honourable Levy Woodburn (info. inscribed below image)

Background imageBoston Collection: John L. Hammond Seated, 1841. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart

John L. Hammond Seated, 1841. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart
John L. Hammond Seated, 1841

Background imageBoston Collection: Miss Cecilia Clifton, December 18, 1840. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart

Miss Cecilia Clifton, December 18, 1840. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart
Miss Cecilia Clifton, December 18, 1840

Background imageBoston Collection: Portrait of the composer and conductor André Caplet (1878-1925), 1910

Portrait of the composer and conductor André Caplet (1878-1925), 1910. Creator: Photo studio Elmer Chickering, Boston
Portrait of the composer and conductor Andre Caplet (1878-1925), 1910. Private Collection

Background imageBoston Collection: Portrait of William James (1842-1910), 1880. Creator: Photo studio J. Notman, Boston

Portrait of William James (1842-1910), 1880. Creator: Photo studio J. Notman, Boston
Portrait of William James (1842-1910), 1880. Private Collection

Background imageBoston Collection: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. c1908. Creator: Unknown

Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. c1908. Creator: Unknown
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. c1908

Background imageBoston Collection: Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown

Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass. between 1900 and 1910

Background imageBoston Collection: St. Paul's Church, Boston, Mass. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown

St. Paul's Church, Boston, Mass. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
St. Paul's Church, Boston, Mass. between 1900 and 1910

Background imageBoston Collection: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

Background imageBoston Collection: Christian Science Church, Boston, Mass. c.between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Christian Science Church, Boston, Mass. c.between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Christian Science Church, Boston, Mass. c.between 1900 and 1920

Background imageBoston Collection: Medical building, New England Hospital for Women & Children, Dimock Street, Boston... c1900-1910

Medical building, New England Hospital for Women & Children, Dimock Street, Boston... c1900-1910. Creator: Unknown
Medical building, New England Hospital for Women & Children, Dimock Street, Boston, Mass. between 1900 and 1910

Background imageBoston Collection: Maternity building, New England Hospital for Women & Children, Dimock Street, Boston, Mass

Maternity building, New England Hospital for Women & Children, Dimock Street, Boston, Mass. between Creator: Unknown
Maternity building, New England Hospital for Women & Children, Dimock Street, Boston, Mass. between 1900 and 1910

Background imageBoston Collection: Maternity building, New England Hospital for Women & Children, Dimock Street, Boston

Maternity building, New England Hospital for Women & Children, Dimock Street, Boston... c1900-1910. Creator: Unknown
Maternity building, New England Hospital for Women & Children, Dimock Street, Boston, Mass. between 1900 and 1910

Background imageBoston Collection: Japanese Garden, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Japanese Garden, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Japanese Garden, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

Background imageBoston Collection: Modern room, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Modern room, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Modern room, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

Background imageBoston Collection: Stairway and rotunda, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Stairway and rotunda, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Stairway and rotunda, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

Background imageBoston Collection: Hunt Memorial Library, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Hunt Memorial Library, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Hunt Memorial Library, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

Background imageBoston Collection: Japanese Garden, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Japanese Garden, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Japanese Garden, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

Background imageBoston Collection: Italian Renaissance court, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

Italian Renaissance court, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Italian Renaissance court, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

Background imageBoston Collection: Classical court, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Classical court, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Classical court, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

Background imageBoston Collection: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Shadow of photographer at lower left

Background imageBoston Collection: Trinity Church, Boston (nave) - Mural Study, 1876. Creator: John La Farge

Trinity Church, Boston (nave) - Mural Study, 1876. Creator: John La Farge
Trinity Church, Boston (nave) - Mural Study, 1876

Background imageBoston Collection: Angel - Trinity Church Mural, 1876. Creator: John La Farge

Angel - Trinity Church Mural, 1876. Creator: John La Farge
Angel - Trinity Church Mural, 1876

Background imageBoston Collection: Study for Moses - Trinity Church, Boston, 1876. Creator: John La Farge

Study for Moses - Trinity Church, Boston, 1876. Creator: John La Farge
Study for Moses - Trinity Church, Boston, 1876

Background imageBoston Collection: Pottery Jug, c. 1940. Creator: Frances Godfrey

Pottery Jug, c. 1940. Creator: Frances Godfrey
Pottery Jug, c. 1940

Background imageBoston Collection: The Boston Clipper, Lightning, 1854. Creator: P Giles

The Boston Clipper, Lightning, 1854. Creator: P Giles
The Boston Clipper, Lightning, 1854

Background imageBoston Collection: Portrait of the conductor and composer Wilhelm Gericke (1845-1925), c. 1900

Portrait of the conductor and composer Wilhelm Gericke (1845-1925), c. 1900. Creator: Photo studio Theodore C
Portrait of the conductor and composer Wilhelm Gericke (1845-1925), c. 1900. Private Collection




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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.