Boston’s history is inseparable from its waterways. From the medieval period, the town grew around the River Witham, known as The Haven as it passes through Boston, becoming one of England’s busiest ports between the 12th and 15th centuries through trade in wool, cloth and other goods. Historic England
The photographs show the Haven today, with fishing vessels, industrial buildings and historic waterfront streets reflecting Boston’s continuing maritime character. Dominating the skyline is St Botolph’s Church, known as the “Boston Stump”; its tower was begun in 1450 and completed around 1520. Historic England
The large brick building beside the water is the Black Sluice Pumping Station, opened in 1946 to manage drainage from the South Forty-Foot Drain and protect the low-lying Fens from flooding. Black Sluice IDB
Together, these waterways, vessels and buildings reveal how Boston’s prosperity and landscape have been shaped by trade, drainage, engineering and the sea.
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