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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
Oct 18, 2020 · In this video, we walk along the banks of the River Wharfe and the quaint streets of Boston Spa in West Yorkshire, stopping off for lunch at a local Italian ...
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- The Yorkshire Vlogger
The origin of Boston Spa's name is not entirely clear; the name is not attested prior to appearing on printed maps in 1771, when it was labelled Thorp Spaw. At this stage, then, the name Thorp Spaw presumably meant 'the spa associated with Thorp Arch' (the nearest pre-existing settlement).
Today we have one of the largest villages in Yorkshire. Surprisingly it doesn’t have town status, which is really strange given how much it has. With a popul...
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- The Village Idiot
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.
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