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Fydell House Fydell House is undoubtedly the grandest house in Boston, bought by Joseph Fydell in 1726. Joseph died in 1731.

Fydell House was originally built in the 1700s for the widow Mrs Lennox Jackson but was later passed down to grandson Samuel Jackson, who put it up for sale and was bought by Joseph Fydell in 1726. Fydell was a mercer and trader of Boston and became mayor of the town three times. He stamped his brand or trademark on the rear of the building, making it Fydell House. Joseph's nephew Richard came into Boston and bought the house from Joseph's brother-in-law and trustee John Browne in 1733. Richard built a wide reputation in the w**e trade which was sustained by his son and heir Thomas. The house stayed in the ownership of the Fydell family until 1868. In 1945, Nottingham University became tenants and used the House as an Adult Education Centre until 2003. Upon their withdrawal a Limited Company was formed in order to keep the House open to the public.

Now hanging around in Boston - your local hangman with unpredictable hobbies.Don't miss out, Check out the exhibition at...
12/10/2026

Now hanging around in Boston - your local hangman with unpredictable hobbies.

Don't miss out,
Check out the exhibition at Fydell House this October.

THIS WEDNESDAY!We're happy to announce your favourite homemade goodies are making a return to our Wednesday Tea Room. Fr...
09/10/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY!

We're happy to announce your favourite homemade goodies are making a return to our Wednesday Tea Room. From soups to baked goods.

Join us this Wednesday at Fydell House.

Join us this October for history tours, talks, and exhibitions on local history.
02/10/2026

Join us this October for history tours, talks, and exhibitions on local history.

Happy Lincolnshire Day!Today we’re celebrating the county we’re so proud to call home — its history, its people, and the...
01/10/2026

Happy Lincolnshire Day!

Today we’re celebrating the county we’re so proud to call home — its history, its people, and the communities that continue to bring it to life.

Here at Fydell House, we’re lucky to be a small part of Lincolnshire’s story, standing in the heart of Boston and welcoming new memories through our doors every day.

From our home to yours, Happy Lincolnshire Day!

Not to worry, we will be open as normal next week!
26/09/2026

Not to worry, we will be open as normal next week!

26/09/2026

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Thank you to everyone who made our recent Heritage Open Days a smashing success!Despite having only recently reopened, w...
25/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who made our recent Heritage Open Days a smashing success!

Despite having only recently reopened, we had over 140 people walking through the doors. We hope you loved seeing our archives just as much as we loved sharing them.

Huge thanks to our volunteers from the Research and Archive group, we couldn't have done this without you!

19/09/2026

This Sunday 20th is the last day of Heritage Open Days, and we'll be open from 10.30 to 4pm.

Please drop in to see our archives and meet our research group.

As an added attraction, our fantastic tea room team will be on hand to meet all your refreshment needs, including these very nice scones which the social media department may already have tried. All in the name of market research of course.

It's been a busy week for our Civic Group with the unveiling of not one, not two, but three heritage blue plaques in Bos...
17/09/2026

It's been a busy week for our Civic Group with the unveiling of not one, not two, but three heritage blue plaques in Boston.

The Mayor, Coun. Jonathan Noble, kindly agreed to do the honours at each venue: the Salvation Army in High Street, the Swan building (which many will know as Fogarty's) in Trinity Street, and the Church Keys, now a popular pub, opposite the Stump.

We are very grateful to Kevin Hoyles from https://alarismedia.co.uk/ who kindly took these brilliant pictures.

There was some great press coverage too, which you may have seen already.

The Civic Group is part of Boston Preservation Trust, which owns Fydell House. If you care as much about Boston's history and heritage as we do, why not join us?

Just send us a DM, drop into Fydell House and pick up our leaflet or get in contact through our website

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South Street
Boston
PE216HT

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm

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+441205351520

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