Fydell House

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 int

o Boston and bought the house from Joseph's brother-in-law and trustee John Browne in 1733. Richard built a wide reputation in the wine 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.

📸 BE A PART OF BOSTON’S HISTORY: Calling for your Fydell House memories! 🏛️✨Fydell House is thrilled to announce an exci...
08/06/2026

📸 BE A PART OF BOSTON’S HISTORY: Calling for your Fydell House memories! 🏛️✨

Fydell House is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with artist Allan Levy, and we need your help to bring it to life!

We are creating a bespoke photographic mosaic that will be permanently displayed in our beautiful garden. This stunning piece of art will celebrate our recent restoration project and will be officially revealed this summer! ☀️

To make this happen, we are looking for historic photographs, documents, and memories connected to Fydell House and its people.

What we are looking for:
🔍 The People: Portraits, wedding photographs, visitor memories, and community images 🤵👰👋
🔍 The Details: Close-up shots of the building’s architecture - doors, windows, brickwork, ironwork, timber, signage, interiors, and the garden🚪🧱🌱
🔍 The History: Old documents, drawings, building plans, tickets, event programmes, letters, or any printed ephemera📜✉️
🔍 The Hidden Gems: Photographs of interesting or quirky items tucked away in our offices or attic. Or maybe you're an artist and have created work inspired by our building? 📦🗝️

Whether it is a snapshot from a special family event held here decades ago or a close-up detail of our historic brickwork you captured on a recent walk, every single image will help us build this collective piece of history.

👉 How to submit:
It’s quick and easy! Upload your digital or scanned images directly to Allan’s project page here:
🔗 https://allanlevyart.co.uk/upload-page-delta

Let’s celebrate the rich heritage of Fydell House together. We can’t wait to see your memories become a permanent part of our garden! 🖼️❤️

15/05/2026
We're excited to announce that in partnership with Transported and Rooted Arts CIC, we have a great opportunity for you ...
13/05/2026

We're excited to announce that in partnership with Transported and Rooted Arts CIC, we have a great opportunity for you to explore traditional flower symbolism through hands-on embroidery while creating your own embroidered piece inspired by Central and Eastern European folk traditions.

Places are free, but must be booked in advance!
📅 Saturday 16th or 23rd May
⏰ 1-3pm
📍 Shodfriars Hall, Sibsey Lane
🎫 Free
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/traditional-embroidery-workshop-with-madara-vimba-tickets-1989222275374

All materials will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own embroidery materials or works-in-progress if they already have an embroidery practice, as well as any books, references, or sources of inspiration they would like to share with the group.

The session is intended as an informal space for exchange, conversation, and learning from one another 🫶

Let's go!
06/05/2026

Let's go!

A great day of hard-hat tours at   today. We'd like to say a huge thank you to all of you who booked a spot, Adam at Pin...
16/04/2026

A great day of hard-hat tours at today. We'd like to say a huge thank you to all of you who booked a spot, Adam at Pinnacle Conservation Ltd for leading the groups, and to our neighbours at Boston Guildhall Museum for helping our visitors access the house today ❤️



The National Lottery Heritage Fund Boston Town Board

We'd love to see you!
14/04/2026

We'd love to see you!

14/04/2026

Accessibility is a key part of the renovation here at and we can't wait to welcome you all through our new front entrance once work is complete!

The National Lottery Heritage Fund Boston Town Board Pinnacle Conservation Ltd

Join the next Hard Hat Tour!Be among the first to step behind the scenes at Fydell House as restoration works near compl...
02/04/2026

Join the next Hard Hat Tour!

Be among the first to step behind the scenes at Fydell House as restoration works near completion! 🏛️✨

We’re opening the doors for an exclusive hard hat tour led by conservation experts from Pinnacle Conservation Ltd - a rare chance to see the craftsmanship, specialist techniques and hidden details that usually stay out of sight.

Get a close‑up look at the work in progress, hear how the team is protecting this historic building, and discover the transformation taking place.

Important info: Ages 12+ (under‑18s with an adult). Enclosed, flat footwear required. All PPE provided. Photos may be taken and used for promotional purposes. First come, first served!

📅 Thursday 16th April
🕙 Tour times: 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm
📍 Fydell House
🎟️ Book your place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fydellhouse/2132402

25/03/2026

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are recruiting for a part-time Events and Marketing Officer.
The closing date for applications is 03/04/26 with interviews to be held 20/04/26

If you'd like a copy of the job description, or have any questions please email [email protected]

Address

South Street
Boston
PE216HU

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+441205351520

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