Site of the principal entrance of the ancient walled and fortified town c.1521- c.1780. Beverley Gate. Here Sir John Hotham, the Governor, denied entry in 1642 to King Charles I - the first overt act of the Civil War.

by Kingston upon Hull City Council in 1953

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King Charles I of England
(1600-1649) King of England

Beverley Gate
(1521-1780) gate

Sir John Hotham 1st Baronet
(d.1645) Governor of Hull