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Kingston upon Hull, a busy port at the confluence of
the River Hull and the Humber Estuary has acted as the
gateway to the heart of England since Roman times.
The original town of Hull was conceived after King Edward
I (1272-1307) decided he needed a secure port from which
to supply his armies who were fighting the Scots. This
haven on the River Hull fitted the role perfectly, as
well as having a flourishing import/export trade. Edward's
new town, Kyngestone-upon-Hull, was quickly established.
Successive monarchs used Hull as their main east coast
port, as a base for expeditions against the Scots, also
for the assembly and dispatch of supplies to France. Ships
were fitted out here and the town yielded a sizable tax
revenue to the Royal Exchequer.
The Modern City of Hull is large and busy, shopping is
made easy with a compact layout, car parking facilities
and traffic-free streets, which are also the setting for
live open-air entertainment during the spring and summer.
One of the country's most exciting and scenic shopping
centres is the impressive, glass-covered Princes Quay,
which literally rose from the water to hover above Prince's
Dock. As the area's largest shopping centre, it cleverly
links the old and new parts of the town, leading to the
heart of this historic city with sweeping views of the
rejuvenated docklands.
Below is just a sample of the attractions you can visit...
The Deep
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The Deep, one of the most spectacular
aquariums in the world. This award-winning Yorkshire
family attraction is home to 40 sharks and over
3,500 fish. The Deep is operated as a charity dedicated
to increasing enjoyment and understanding of the
world's oceans
Visit The Deep website |
Wilberforce House
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Wilberforce, an MP for Hull and Yorkshire
and a devout Christian, was horrified by the plight
of slaves and was responsible for leading the fight
that led to the abolition of slavery and subsequently,
the bill that freed slaves in British colonies
Visit the Wilberforce House website |
Humber Bridge Country Park, Nature Reserve
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The Humber Bridge Country Park Local
Nature Reserve is a haven for people and wildlife
set amongst woods, meadows, ponds and cliffs. The
tree covered chalk terraces of the old chalk quarry
offer dramatic views over the River Humber and towering
Humber Bridge
Visit the Country Park website
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Fort Paull
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Fort Paull is the only fully intact
Napoleonic Fortress in the North. Covering 10 acres
of land this Museum is full of Underground tunnels
and rooms, fantastic exhibits and on most weekends
throughout the Summer, fantastic displays and events.
The Fort is also the home of the worlds only surviving
Blackburn Beverley Aircraft.
Visit the Fort Paull website |
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