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The name Boston is thought to be a corruption of ‘St Botolph’s Town’ and its earlier associations are with this Anglo-Saxon monk.
Its connections to the Mayflower Pilgrims, the tallest working windmill in Britain and the tower of St Botolph's, better known as 'The Boston Stump' make this a very popular place to visit.
In 1204 when King John granted a charter to Boston, its fame as a port was only second to that of London. Situated on the River Witham, the port is best known for its fishmarket
Situated on the River Witham, the port is best known for its fishmarket
Location: on the A16, 32m north of Peterborough
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