Botolph Collection

Boston Church / Lincs 19C
Boston Church, Lincolnshire Date: 19th century

Aire Street, Knottingley, West Yorkshire. Sadly, all of the buildings pictured (apart from the distant St. Botolphs Church)

England / Boston
The River Witham, Boston, Lincolnshire, England, with the famous tower of St. Botolphs church, better known as the Boston Stump looking almost ghostly in the distance Date: 1930s

St Botolph Church, Bishopsgate, City of London. Date: circa 1920

St. Botolph s, Colchester
Ruins of the priory church of St.Botolph at Colchester. Date: 1835

St. Botolphs church, Boston, Lincolnshire, better known as Boston Stump, with the River Witham in the foreground. Building began in 1309 and the tower was built 1425 - 1520. Date: 14th - 16th century

St Katharines Hospital
Engaving depicting St Katharines Hospital in 1781. Around 1148 Matilda, wife of King stephen, established a hospital in the parish of St

Houndsditch, London - Novelty Shops
Houndsditch, London - The Centre of the Novelties Trade. Looking toward the Parish and Ward Church of St. Botolph without Bishopsgate Date: circa 1908

Churches / Boston / 1820
St. Botolphs Church, Boston, Lincolnshire, England, famously known as Boston Stump. Date: 1820

Trinity Aldersgate
The Hall of the Brotherhood of the Holy Trinity, in saint Botolphs Parish, Aldersgate. Date: 1809

Bishopsgate St Botolph
Saint Botolphs church, Bishopsgate. Date: circa 1830

A South East project of the Charity School (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268063 A South East project of the Charity School (engraving) (b/w photo) by Sturt, John (1658-1730); Private Collection; (add.info.: erected by Sir John Cass Alderman; ); English, out of copyright

St. Botolphs, Cambridge and Corpus Christi College (w / c, pen & ink and graphite
XYC253496 St. Botolph s, Cambridge and Corpus Christi College (w/c, pen & ink and graphite on paper) by Ince, Joseph Murray (1806-59); 19.1x25.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Ruin of St. Botolphs Priory, Colchester, c. 1809 (chalk and pencil on paper)
XYC176320 Ruin of St. Botolphs Priory, Colchester, c.1809 (chalk and pencil on paper) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 43.5x35.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Colchester, Essex - St. Botolphs Priory. Date: circa 1905

Colchester Priory
Part of the ruins of St. Botolphs Priory Church, Colchester, Essex, England. Date: mid 12th century

St Botolphs Priory, Essex
The dilapidated remains of St Botolphs Priory, Essex

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Botolph is a name that echoes through the history of England, with various locations and landmarks bearing this intriguing moniker. From the iconic Boston Church in Lincolnshire to St. Botolph Church in Bishopsgate, City of London, these sites have become symbols of faith and heritage. One such place is Aire Street in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, where the spirit resides. This quaint street holds secrets from the 19th century, whispering tales of bygone eras and forgotten stories. But it is in Boston, Lincolnshire where Botolph's presence truly shines. Known affectionately as "Boston Stump, " St. Botolph's Church stands tall against the skyline since its construction in the 14th century. Its grandeur has captivated visitors for centuries and continues to be a beacon of spirituality. Yet Botolph's influence extends beyond physical structures alone; it reaches into society itself. The South East project of Charity School showcases how education was cherished within churches like those found in Boston during the early 1800s. In bustling London streets like Houndsditch or Bishopsgate St Botolph, novelty shops once thrived alongside ancient churches dedicated to this revered saint. These juxtapositions speak volumes about England's ability to blend tradition with modernity seamlessly. Even further afield lies St Katharines Hospital - another testament to Botolph's legacy - which served as a sanctuary for those seeking solace amidst life's trials and tribulations. Through captivating engravings and black-and-white photographs capturing moments frozen in time, we catch glimpses into an era when these places were at their zenith – when Trinity Aldersgate stood proud among other notable landmarks under Botolph’s watchful eye. So let us celebrate this remarkable figure who left his mark on multiple corners of England – from rural towns like Knottingley to cosmopolitan cities like London – reminding us that even centuries later, the spirit lives on.