Boston’s influence on global history
Looking back as we look ahead
In April 2026, Transported is beginning a 3-year programme and plan called ‘Mind the Gap’.
An important part of this is working towards the Boston 400 celebrations in 2030. These celebrations are an opportunity for the whole arts and cultural sector, including our partner groups in Boston and South Holland to play a part, when Boston will be in the spotlight nationally and internationally.
Added to this, the 4th July weekend in 2026 is the 250th year anniversary since American independence. Transported is marking this moment with events in Boston, some of which will explore what the Boston 2030 celebrations might look like.
To do this, we are asking you to get in touch with us with your ideas.
What does Boston mean to you? What kinds of events and cultural activities do you want to see happen in the town?
You can let us know by emailing us and we’re planning to have a chat with the public passing by when we’re in the town hosting activities.
But for now, we’re reflecting on the past projects that we have delivered in Boston then have been inspired by the area’s heritage and it amalgamates to quite a vast selection. We’ve gathered them all here for you for to revisit or discover for the first time.
Boston has a rich and long history, from Anglo-Saxon traditions, to a prominent medieval town only eclipsed in importance by London, to famous American connections.
Its unique heritage has been an influence or inspiration for the projects below.
Horizon at Scotia Creek
Horizon is a walkable structure, commemorating Boston, Lincolnshire’s connection to the history of the Pilgrims and their story’s global impact.
Radical Routes
An online publication that brings together culture, art, and heritage by highlighting projects across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.
Etched in Time
Etched in Time is a trail of eight permanent brass plaque artworks which celebrate Boston’s heritage and respond to the themes of Travel, Trade and Influence.
The Illuminate Parade
Every winter, we deliver the Illuminate parade, a lantern and illuminated artwork parade inspired by an element of Boston’s heritage. Early parade themes linked to Boston’s Pilgrim roots, 2025 was inspired by wooden carvings within St Botolph’s Church.
1000 Faces
Included in the creation of a welcoming and vibrant public plaza space as part of the redevelopment of the Geoff Moulder Leisure Centre and wider Rowley Road area is 1000 Faces—a community-led art project that invites local people to leave their mark on the town, one portrait at a time.
Pilgrim Woman: Boston
Pilgrim Woman is a series of bronze sculptures by artist Rachel Carter commemorating the journeys of Separatist women. One of the sculptures has been installed in Boston and is inspired by the true stories of families arrested and held in Boston jail in the early 17th century.
Boston Buoys
A series of six stunning art installations re-purposing vintage navigational marine buoys.
The artworks, which were installed in 2021, celebrate Boston’s rich heritage and maritime connections, capturing our fascination with exploration across the world..
Dolphin Lane Heritage Mosaic
A large, and inspiring, themed mosaic in Dolphin Lane, in Boston, created with the community. teaching participants making skills and making more people aware of Boston’s rich and unique history, engaging and connecting to long standing residents, more recent European nationals as well as visitors.