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The Hyde, Boston, Lincolnshire
The tower of St.Botolphs Church, known as the 'Boston Stump', has been a landmark for mariners for centuries. 'Boston' is a corruption of 'Botolph's Town'. - John Ware (photographer)

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Photographer: © John Ware (Gallery)(19th December 2008)
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The Hyde, Boston, Lincolnshire

The tower of St.Botolphs Church, known as the 'Boston Stump', has been a landmark for mariners for centuries. 'Boston' is a corruption of 'Botolph's Town'.

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Boston, Churches, Lincolnshire, Church Designs

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Comment by Andy Edwards(19th December 2008)

Very nice John. The sun always seems to shine in Boston!!

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Comment by Ruth Gregory(20th December 2008)

Beautiful shot, John. Thanks for the history too. What a landmark!

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Comment by Stephanie Jackson(20th December 2008)

Beautiful view

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Comment by Linda-mary Sigley(19th March 2011)

I'm positive the folks who reside in their beloved Boston, Massachusetts would be somewhat upset about being a corruption of "Botolph's Town." Oh well.

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