Partnership working by St Botolph’s and Boston Town Deal means that the library will be brought back to life, providing opportunities for visitors to see part of Boston’s history which can now be preserved for generations to come.

St Botolph’s holds an impressive library of over 1,000 books, the oldest being Augustine’s work on Genesis dating back to 1170. This exciting project will protect the historic catalogue of books by creating a more stable environment through new heating, lighting and UV protection.

Following the building works, and by working with partners, a new catalogue will be created so that the books can be found more easily, including for use by visiting professors and other academics.

Also, as part of this project, the internal and external lighting of St Botolph’s – which dates back to the 1980s – is set to be replaced.

The new lighting scheme will be a more efficient system as it won’t need the same amount of electricity. With the new lighting, St Botolph’s will be able to play host to a more varied array of events for our community.

The new external lighting will allow the iconic building that is so loved not only locally, but national and internationally to be lit up, and the lights will be able to change colour.

This project has received £228k in Towns Funding.

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St. Botolph's Lighting and Library
7th November 2023

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, visits St Botolph’s Church to officially open the Blenkin Memorial Hall

Published by the Parish of Boston. On Tuesday, 12th September 2023, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, visited the Parish of Boston to tour St Botolph’s Church, meet…
St. Botolph's Lighting and Library
20th July 2022

Work begins to preserve historic collection in Boston

Work is now underway at St Botolph’s library to ensure the church’s historic and important collection of books can be preserved in Boston for future generations to enjoy. The books,…
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