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1. www.youtube.com › watchBritish Library Boston Spa at former ROF Thorp Arch - YouTube

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   A walk with commentary, around the British Library, Boston Spa site.The Library was created on part of the site of the 1940s Royal Ordnance Factory, Thorp Ar...

2. www.youtube.com › watchBOSTON SPA | West Yorkshire. England (Vlog #21) - YouTube

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   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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3. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk › heritage-and-retroBoston Spa: The story of the rise and fall of a Yorkshire spa ...

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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.

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4. www.youtube.com › watchBOSTON SPA: Leeds Parish #20 of 38 - YouTube

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   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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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Boston_SpaBoston Spa - Wikipedia

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   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).

6. www.yorkshire.com › boston-spaBoston Spa - Welcome to Yorkshire

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   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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   When did Boston Spa get its name?

   • 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.

   Boston Spa: The story of the rise and fall of a Yorkshire spa town

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   Why is Boston called Boston?

   • 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. The village is home to the British Library’s Boston Spa Document Supply Centre. It has a population of approximately 4,000 people.

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   Where did the word'spa' come from?

   • One theory suggests that the word ‘spa’ originated from the Latin phrase ‘sanitas per aquam’, which means ‘health through water’. However, another theory claims that it comes from the town of Spa in Belgium, which was famous for its healing hot springs. See also Unlock the Secret to Hot Springs Spas: How to Easily Access Your Spa?

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   Was Boston Spa a heyday?

   • One of these is Boston Spa, a village near Wetherby that rode the spa town boom but today offers little evidence of its heyday. In 1744, a local man cutting willow by the River Wharfe noticed a small stream. After tasting the water, he realised he had made a discovery that could change history; it was a mineral spring.

   Boston Spa: The story of the rise and fall of a Yorkshire spa town

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   What does'spa' mean?

   • Another theory suggests that ‘spa’ is actually an acronym for the Latin phrase ‘salus per aquam’, which means ‘health through water’. This theory gained popularity in the early 20th century when the word ‘spa’ was used to describe establishments that provided hydrotherapy treatments.

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   Where is Boston Spa?

   • Boston Spa is a village and civil parish in the Leeds Metropolitan District in West Yorkshire, England. Situated 3 miles (5 km) south of Wetherby, Boston Spa is on the south bank of the River Wharfe across from Thorp Arch. According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 4,006 rising to 4,079 in the 2011 census.

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8. phytomerspaetoile.com › the-fascinating-originThe Fascinating Origin Story of Why A Spa is Called Spa

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   Jul 11, 2024 · The word “spa” is associated with relaxation, rejuvenation, and pampering, but its origins are far from its modern-day meaning. In this article, we will explore the fascinating history and evolution of the word “spa,” and how it became synonymous with wellness and self-care.