'Wonderful' - Sun shines on celebration of Boston's medieval trading past (IN PICTURES)

The Boston Hanse Festival featured an array of attractions, including a parade, live performances, heritage displays and a medieval market.

The event was delivered by the Transported Art organisation and the Boston Hanse Group, supported by Boston Borough Council.

It aimed to build on the success of 2025’s expanded event, once again made possible through Arts Council England funding.

For several years, Transported and the Boston Hanse Group have joined forces to mark International Hanseatic Day, spotlighting Boston’s connection to the historic and modern Hanseatic League – a network of over 197 towns and cities across northern Europe promoting cultural, social and economic exchange.

Boston joined the New Hanse in 2015, recognising its rich medieval history as one of Britain’s most important ports, once trading Lincolnshire wool for fish, furs and timber and attracting merchants from across Europe.

Following Saturday’s celebration, Dr Anna Scott, Transported Art assistant director, said: “We’re so pleased with the enthusiasm from everyone involved – from those who helped create the artworks and take part in the parade, to the fantastic crowds who brought such a brilliant atmosphere to the town.

“It was a wonderful way to highlight this important part of Boston’s history and celebrate local community spirit. We hope this becomes an event people mark in their calendars each year, and, funding dependent, we’d love to return next year with an event on a similar scale, with artworks that can be reused and enjoyed again – and hopefully with the same beautiful weather.”