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Jul 29, 2019 · It was the golden age of the spa town, and Boston Spa was a genteel retreat for those in delicate health. Around 50 bathers a day were using the spa by 1850, the year the village changed its name.
- Grace Newton
In 1744, John Shires established a spa town when he discovered sulphur springs in the magnesian limestone. It was known as Thorp Spa but declined when Harrogate became very popular as a spa town. In 1753, a turnpike was built on the Tadcaster to Otley road, which passes through Boston Spa.
It was originally known as Thorp Spa but changed its name to Boston Spa in 1753. The name ‘Boston’ is thought to be a contraction of ‘Botolph’s Town’ or ‘Botolph’s Stone’. It became a popular spa town in the 18th century after a mineral spring was discovered.
Jan 9, 2012 · Many visitors to Boston Spa will wander along the High Street and have a vague feeling that the village dates back a couple of hundred years or so. After all it owes both its name and its fame to the natural springs discovered in the mid-1700s.
Dec 1, 2002 · The library became known worldwide as Boston Spa. However, the Christmas post became too much for the small Boston Spa village Post Office. In the end all the mail was delivered to the library, we then took out our mail and gave the village back their Christmas cards and presents.
Feb 17, 2016 · Many people wonder how Boston got its name and few realize that, much like other cities and towns in New England, it too was named after a city in England. The city of Boston, Massachusetts was named after the city of Boston in Lincolnshire, England.
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