Christopher Pickering
(1842-1920)

philanthropist and trawler fleet owner

Died aged c. 78

Christopher G. Pickering (9 November 1842 – 22 December 1920) was a British businessman and philanthropist. He made his fortune as a merchant and ship owner, particularly in the Kingston upon Hull fish trade. In 1914 he founded a park, almshouses, church and children's home in west Hull. The park and almshouses still bear his name.

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Christopher Pickering (1842-1920) trawler fleet owner & philanthropist lived here 1874-1890

114 Coltman Street, Hull, United Kingdom where they lived (1874-1890)