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Priestman Oil Engine William Dent Priestman (1847-1926) patented in 1885 an internal combustion engine to burn fuels heavier than petrol. Introduced in 1886, it was the first successful engine of its type in the United Kingdom. The quality of his mechanical engineering has lasted.
Streetlife Museum, High Street, Hull, United Kingdom
Thomas Somerscales marine artist lived here 1910 - 1920
127, Park Avenue, Hull, United Kingdom
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Jean Bishop Hull's Bee Lady has raised over £100,000 in the city centre for Age UK
Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Hull, United Kingdom
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A Hull architect and city improver who was mayor of Hull for five years Alfred Gelder designed this house and lived here from 1888 to 1903
365 Holderness Road, Hull, United Kingdom
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The brindled paving indicates the position of the town walls constructed of brick in the 14th century and repeatedly strengthened against threatened invasions. In ruins by the late 18th century, they were demolished to permit construction of the docks
Wall running between Humber Dock Street and the Marina, close to the junction with Castle Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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This building was erected as a station for the Volunteer Fire Brigade formed in 1887 to assist the regular brigade. The carved firemen's heads are said to be of Captains of the time. The volunteers disbanded in 1891.
Hall Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Dating back to the 15th century, 5 Scale Lane is Hull's oldest domestic building.
5 Scale Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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The Blaydes family, prominent merchants, shipbuilders and citizens lived here, close to their counting house, shipyard quays and warehouses, in the 17th and 18th centuries. Blaydes House, partially rebuilt c.1760, was restored by the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire in 1982.
Blaydes House, High Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Construction began in 1285 on the site of an earlier church. Holy Trinity is England's largest parish church by area. The transepts include some of the earliest medieval brickwork in Britain.
Holy Trinity Church, opposite Vicar Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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A century of learning Hull College Park Street Centre has provided further education for the people of Hull since 1898
Park Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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The Old Grammar School was built in 1583 and remained a school until 1878. Famous Old Boys include Andrew Marvell & William Wilberforce. This fine building became a museum in 1988. 'Hands on History'
Hands on History Museum, Hull, United Kingdom
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This building operated from 1876 as the Hydraulic Power Station serving the Old Town and other areas. The first hydraulic system laid by Act of Parliament in England, it was also the first public utility in Hull.
Corner of Machell Street and Catherine Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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In this building in 1874 Joseph H. Fenner 1835-1886 developed the machine belt manufacturing firm of J. H. Fenner & Co
Chapel Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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Leon Riley 1927-2017 talented musician and true gentleman of Hessle Road
Maltbys Stores, Hessle Road, Hull, United Kingdom
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Horizontal Steam Engine The single cylinder 'winding engine' was originally sited at the head of the No2 slipway immediately west of the Victoria Dock half-tide basin. It was made in 1866 by Horton and Sons of Leith and was used to draw vessels up from the Humber for repair and fitting out. The engine remained there up to 1971 and was relocated here in 1987.
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In a building on this site, Smith & Nephew (founded in 1856 & now a leading world-wide healthcare company) produced medical supplies from 1861 to 1907, after which they moved to Hessle Road.
10 North Church Side, Hull, United Kingdom
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Rapidly expanding trade necessitated the construction of Junction Dock, completed in 1829 and renamed Princes Dock in 1854, to link Queen's Dock and Humber Dock. The designer and engineer was James Walker.
Ask restaurant, Hull, United Kingdom
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Built in 1866 at the expense of Charles H. Wilson M.P. the Seamen's Mission was extended in 1926/7 to form the Mariners' Church of the Good Shepherd.
The Mission, Posterngate, Hull, United Kingdom
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Built as the Assembly Rooms in 1830 (design by R. H. Sharp under the direction of Charles Mountain, Arch.) this building became the New Theatre in 1939 and is now owned and run by Hull City Council.
Kingston Square, Hull, United Kingdom
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Purchased by the Western Hebrew Congregation in 1901, the Hull Hebrew School used 15/17 Linnaeus Street as a girls' school (1902-45) and a boys' Hebrew evening class (1902-94)
15/17 Linnaeus Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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From 1914 to 1963 the headquarters of the Hull Corporation Telephone Department was here at 65 Mytongate. In 1987 the department became Kingston Communications (Hull) plc.
Castle Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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In recognition of the contribution to the fishing industry by the women of Hessle Road, led by Lillian Bilocca, who successfully campaigned for better safety measures, following the loss of three Hull trawlers in 1968.
Barnabus Court on the southern corner of Hessle Road and Boulevard, Hull, United Kingdom
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Here, from its foundation by Sir Michael de la Pole in 1378, until 1539, stood the priory of Saint Michael. Called The Charterhouse the Carthusians John Rochester and James Walworth were detained here before their execution in 1537.
Charterhouse, Hull, United Kingdom
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This building lays over part of the town's 16th & 17th century defences, designed respectively by John Rogers (a military engineer to King Henry VIII) & Martin Beckman (a military engineer to King Charles II).
Post Office Sorting Office, Hull, United Kingdom
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In this building in 1859 and 1860 the novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) gave selected readings from his many works
New Theatre, Kingston Square, Hull, United Kingdom
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This Greek revival facade of 1833, designed by Henry R. Abraham (c.1803-77), once formed part of the Hull & East Riding School of Medicine & Anatomy. The school was founded in 1831 & closed in 1869. Restored by Beal Homes in 2003.
Kingston Square, Hull, United Kingdom
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Here, from 1624 until 1640 while his father was Master of the Charterhouse, lived Andrew Marvel 1621-1678 Poet, public servant and Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull
Holderness Road, Hull, United Kingdom
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Built in 1797 as the town's premier hotel, the Neptune Inn was Hull's Custom House for nearly 100 years
Whitefriargate, Hull, United Kingdom
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Pioneer Aviator Amy Johnson (1903-1941) was born here 1st July 1903
St Georges Road, Hull, United Kingdom
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Built 1820 for Hull Dock Company next to the lockpit to Queen's Dock, the Old Dock Offices became inadequate for the expanding port and in 1871 the new offices opened at the western end of the dock.
6 High Street (MHSC University of Hull), Hull, United Kingdom
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The Maister family were prominent Hull merchants in the 17th and 18th centuries. Maister House was rebuilt after a fatal fire in 1743 with the advice of Lord Burlington. The staircase hall is open to the public during office hours.
Maister House, High Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Built circa 1784, and known as 50 Salthouse Lane, this building was from 1828 a branch of the Bank of England. From 1860 it was used as a sailors' home and is now known as 105 Alfred Gelder Street.
Salthouse Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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On the site of the Old Custom House, this building opened as a Corn Exchange in 1856, architects, Bellamy & Hardy of Lincoln. It reopened as the Museum of Commerce and Transport in 1925.
High Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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The site of these gardens was occupied until 1930 by the port's first enclosed dock known as Queen's Dock Authorised in 1774. The gardens with the town docks delineate the walls and moat which once encompassed the old town.
side of the large fountain, on Wilberforce Drive, opposite Hull College and the Wilberforce Monument, Hull, United Kingdom
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Opened in 1848 and substantially enlarged to a design by William Bell in 1904, Paragon Station was the principal Hull passenger station of the North Eastern Railway which, with its dock, cartage, hotel and shipping interests, was a major local employer.
Station concourse, Hull, United Kingdom
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One of the four main entrances through the town walls Myton Gate built in the 14th century stood close to here until demolition in the late 18th century
Ask restaurant, corner of Prince's Dockside and Castle Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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This 17th century "watchtower" marks the east point of Hull Citadel. Built 1681-90, the citadel was a massive triangular fort incorporating earlier defences alongside the river Hull. It was levelled in 1863-4
Victoria Dock, Hull, United Kingdom
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In 1939 the RAF 17 Balloon Centre was established in this area. In 1942 it was renamed as RAF Station Sutton on Hull. From 1943-59 it was home to the RAF School of Firefighting and Rescue. Closed in 1961
Bransholme Library, Northpoint Centre, Hull, United Kingdom
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The dock behind you was opened in 1846 and was the first in the port to have direct railway access. Railway Dock The dock closed to commercial shipping in 1968 and was reopened as a marina in 1983.
Warehouse, Hull, United Kingdom
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A Hull industrialist who became Britain's chief maker and distributor of motion pictures, J Arthur Rank was born here on 22 December 1888
371 Holderness Road, Hull, United Kingdom
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The southern arm of the 14th century town wall included at this point a postern called The Watergate. This led to the South End, a landing on the Humber foreshore which was also used as a town tip & battery.
West of the Ruscadors public house, Humber Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Built for the North Eastern Railway and opened on 10 May 1907, The Wilmington Bridge replaced a single track bridge built in 1853 for the York & Midland Railway.
Wilmington Bridge, Hull, United Kingdom
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Wilson Line [full inscription unknown]
Recreation centre, corner of Commercial Lane and Kingston Street, Hull, United Kingdom
Poet & writer Stevie Smith (1902-1971) was born here 20th September 1902
34, De la Pole Avenue, Hull, United Kingdom
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One of the oddest street names in the country, Land of Green Ginger was the title of a Winifred Holtby novel. The name's origin remains a mystery.
Land of Green Ginger, Hull, United Kingdom
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On this site, in 1754, was founded Pease's Bank, the first bank to be founded in Yorkshire It later became part of Barclays Bank plc
the northern end of High Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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In a cottage near his grandfathers mill was born Joseph Rank 1854-1943 founder of the milling firm of Joseph Rank Ltd
The windmill on Holderness Road, Hull, United Kingdom
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Dorothy L. Sayers Writer and scholar lived here 1916-1917
80, Westbourne Avenue, Hull, United Kingdom
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Humber Dock Promenade. This promenade was opened on 26th April 1988 by Councillor Miss V A Mitchell Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull & Admiral of the Humber
Wall running between Humber Dock Street and the Marina, close to the junction with Castle Street, Hull, United Kingdom
The Hull Marina Development Complex was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 17th July 1987
Railway Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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The brindled paving indicated the position of the Town Walls constructed of brick in the 14t century and repeatedly strengthened against threatened invasions. In ruins by the late 18th century they were demolished to permit construction of the docks.
North end of Princes Dock Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Poet, author and journalist, Hubert Nicholson (1908 - 1996) was born here 23rd January 1908
37, Washington Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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During the Spanish Civil War this building 30 Church Street (formerly Elmtrees) was home to forty refugee children from the Basque region of northern Spain who were cared for by local volunteers
30 Church Street, Sutton, Hull, United Kingdom
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Two storey timber railway offices, built in 1904, stood against the red brick area of this wall and were dismantled in 2006 to accommodate the Paragon Interchange, opened in 2007.
On the inside of the north wall of the interchange, Hull, United Kingdom
Ralph & Gerald Thomas film directors lived here 1926 - 1929
89 Westbourne Avenue, Hull, United Kingdom
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Anthony Minghella playwright and film director lived here 1976 - 1981
168, Park Avenue, Hull, United Kingdom
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Joseph Groves Boxhall (1884-1967) Fourth Officer of RMS Titanic and survivor of the disaster lived here
27, Westbourne Avenue, Hull, United Kingdom
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Poet & writer Philip Larkin (1922 - 1985) lived here 1974 - 1985
105 Newland Park, Hull, United Kingdom
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From an iron foundry established in the late 18th century Rose Downs and Thompson developed an engineering business specializing in machinery for the edible oil industry. Constructed in 1900, this Ferro-concrete Workshop was the first using the Hennebique system
Caroline Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Designed by John Rennie, the dock was completed in 1809 along the line of the medieval town walls. Excavated material from Humber Dock was used to reclaim the area south of Humber Street. The dock was reopened as a marina in 1983
Green Bricks public house, Humber Dock Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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From this house the BBC's pioneer station 6KH broadcast programmes via a transmitter in Wilcolmlee between 1924 and 1931
Bishop Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
Built in 1871 by the North Eastern Railway Company, the former emigrant waiting room was used by Scandinavian & Jewish transmigrants en route to North America before the First World War
63 Anlaby Road, Hull, United Kingdom
Jacob Bronowski 1908-1974 scientist, Humanist and broadcaster lived here in 1942
29 Hallgate, Cottingham, Hull, United Kingdom
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Spiders from Mars. House opened in May 2018 by Woody Woodmansey. Awarded to acknowledge the Spiders contribution to Rock Music Worldwide. They were David Bowie's locally born backing group Woody Woodmansey, Trevor Bolder (1950-2013), Mick Ronson (1946-1993)
Auckland Avenue, Hull, United Kingdom
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The Spiders From Mars. Mick Ronson 1946-1993 Trevor Bolder 1950-2013 and Mick ‘Woody Woodmansey', were David Bowie’s backing group in the first half of the 1970s and left for many of their musical adventures from this station.
Hull Paragon Station, Hull, United Kingdom
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Marine artist Henry Redmore (1820 - 1887) lived here from 1870 until his death in 1887
163 Coltman Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Here stood the tower of the Prudential Building [by Waterhouse and son] until destroyed in the 1941 May blitz when in two nights, 420 people were killed in Hull and 350 were badly injured
King Edward Street, Hull, United Kingdom
Built in 1902 to a design by Benjamin Septimus Jacobs the building at the rear was the Western Synagogue used by the Hull Hebrew community until its closure in 1994
Linnaeus Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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The west elevation of this building incorporates part of Joseph Rank's mill (1891) designed by Alfred Gelder. Clarence Mill was important in the industrialisation of flour milling, bringing together steam power, large scale mechanisation and import of grain by water transport.
Clarence Mill, Hull, United Kingdom
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J. R. R. Tolkien author of The Lord of the Rings convalesced here (then Brooklands Officers' Hospital) 1917-1918 during his service in the Great War
Dennison Centre, Cottingham Road, Hull, United Kingdom
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A ferry between Hull and Lincolnshire was first recorded in 1315. The Humber Ferry operated between here and New Holland from 1825 until the completion of the Humber Bridge in 1981.
Old ticket office, opposite the Victoria pier, Hull, United Kingdom
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Sir John Hall born in Hull, 1824-1907 Prime Minister of New Zealand. Led the successful campaign which made New Zealand's parliament the first in the world to grant national votes for women in 1893
Central Library, Hull, United Kingdom
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Lillian Bilocca 1929-1988 Hull trawler safety campaigner. Founder/leader of the Hessle Road Women's Committee formed after the 1968 Triple Trawler Disaster in which 58 men perished. The women's swift action forced new shipping laws - saving countless future lives
Carr Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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Mary Denness b. 1937 Hull trawler safety campaigner. Founder/leader of the Hessle Road Women's Committee formed after the 1968 Triple Trawler Disaster in which 58 men perished. The women's swift action forced new shipping laws - saving countless future lives
Maritime Museum, Carr Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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Yvonne Blenkinsop b. 1938 Hull trawler safety campaigner. Founder/leader of the Hessle Road Women's Committee formed after the 1968 Triple Trawler Disaster in which 58 men perished. The women's swift action forced new shipping laws - saving countless future lives
Maritime Museum, Carr Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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Christine Jensen MBE 1939-2001 Hull trawler safety campaigner. Founder/leader of the Hessle Road Women's Committee formed after the 1968 Triple Trawler Disaster in which 58 men perished. The women's swift action forced new shipping laws - saving countless future lives
Maritime Museum, Carr Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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Known as Harry Lazarus' Hotel during the 1870s and 1880s 32-33 Posterngate was used to feed european transmigrants en route to America and Canada
32-33 Posterngate, Hull, United Kingdom
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Site of the manor house of Sir William de la Pole (first mayor of Kingston upon Hull, 1331) and of the Suffolk Palace erected by Sir Michael de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk. The palace was seized by the Crown (1504) and became known as "The King's Manor"
Corner of Lowgate and Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Thomas Ferres (1568/9-1631) Master Mariner, Warden of Hull Trinity House, Mayor, and Sheriff Significant benefactor to Hull Trinity House leaving his Estate for the benefit of distressed and needy seafarers.
Trinity House Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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Hull Merchant Adventurers' Hall 1583-1706 Hull Grammar School 1583-1878 Holy Trinity Choir School 1884-1915 Andrew Marvell and William Wilberforce were educated here
Souht Church Side, Hull, United Kingdom
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Oxford University Rouse Ball Professor Mathematician and Astrophysicist Edward Arthur Milne FRS attended Hymers College 1908-1914
Hymers College, Hymers Avenue, Hull, United Kingdom
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Businessman Liberal MP and Philanthropist Thomas R Ferens J P 1847-1930 This Art Gallery is one of his many benefactions
Ferens Art Gallery, Queen Victoria Square, Hull, United Kingdom
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Shipbuilding has been an important industry in Hull since the 18th century. From the mid 1600s Blaydes Shipyard built whalers, sailing ships, and warships, reputedly including in 1784 the 'Berthia' later renamed the 'Bounty' of mutiny fame
6 High Street (MHSC University of Hull), Hull, United Kingdom
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Founded in 1369, the Guild of the Holy Trinity acquired important maritime and charitable functions. The site of Trinity House was occupied prior to 1539 by a Carmelite Friary. Trinity House was granted a Royal Charter in 1541. This building was erected in 1753.
Corner of Posterngate and Trinity House Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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The George Hotel England's smallest window The George Hotel is one of Hull's oldest surviving Public Houses and can be dated back to 1683. It is also home to England's smallest window which is rumoured to have been used in the days when The George was a coaching Inn. A porter was seated at the window to watch for the coaches so as to give immediate attention on arrival
Manor Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Christopher Pickering (1842-1920) trawler fleet owner & philanthropist lived here 1874-1890
114 Coltman Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Alfred Schofield House Restored 1988 under the charitable trusts of the Will of William Richard Sutton Carrier of Golden Lane, London, E.C.1 who died on 20th May, 1900
Salthouse Lane, Hull, United Kingdom
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Founded 1835 in Search House Lane and taken over by Isaac Reckitt in 1840 the former Kingston Starch Works (the site of which is now within Reckitt and Colman's) formed the basis of a wide ranging household products industry
Kingston Works, Dansom Lane South, Hull, United Kingdom
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Stuart Gilson. It was said one night I walked this way but on the path I did not stay I give these railings to one and all and I hope that, if in danger, they stop your fall
, Hull, United Kingdom
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This plaque commemorates the fateful voyage of the paddle steamer Forfarshire from Hull to Dundee on 5th September 1838. P. S. Forfarshire and Grace Darling 1838 Grace Darling saved many lives by her heroic efforts when the ship foundered on the Farne Islands
Pier, Hull, United Kingdom
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The United Towing Co Ltd of Kingston Upon Hull HQ 1926-1976. For 50 years from this office tugs and men were sent to all corners of the world
Riverside House, Nelson Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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In memory of the gallant crew of the D. T. Gaul H243 lost with all hands off the north cape of Norway 8th February 1974 (list of names to be added) [full inscription unknown]
Hessle Road, Hull, United Kingdom
On this spot 2019 Hull was torn over whether Ronnie Pickering deserved his plaque
16 Church Street, Hull, United Kingdom
In memory of the gallant crew of the Ross Cleveland [full inscription unknown]
Hessle Road, Hull, United Kingdom
In memory of the gallant crew of the Kingston Peridot [full inscription unknown]
Hessle Road, Hull, United Kingdom
Honouring Colin Armitage G.M. of Melton One of three survivors of the sinking of the SS Lulworth Hill 19th March 1943. Awarded the George medal and Lloyds medal for Bravery after spending 50 days on a raft before rescue by HMS Rapid.
, Hull, United Kingdom
Zachariah Charles Pearson 1821-1891 philanthropist and twice Mayor of Hull 1859 & 1861 donated land which became Pearson Park lived here 1864-1891
64 Pearson Park, Hull, United Kingdom
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Air Commodore Ronald Berry CBE DSO DFC and Bar 1917-2000 Battle of Britain pilot. Worked in the City Treasurer's Department in this building 1934-39
, Hull, United Kingdom
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On this spot 2017 Clare nearly died waiting for the green man to finally appear
, Hull, United Kingdom
Paul Heaton 1998 Here told Pat she's a perfect ten (but she wears a twelve)
The Grafton, Grafton Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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On this spot 1989 A girl is reported to have driven Roland Gift crazy...
, Hull, United Kingdom
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On this spot in 1979 local heroes Rod and Brenda Wilson invented Chip Spice, changing the course of Hull's history
Hyperion Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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On this spot 12 October 1658 a 'phantom war' was witnessed, filling Hull with the sounds of cannons, muskets and drums
Morrill pharmacy, Morrill Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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"Give us our eleven days!" 1752 During the national riots about the calendar switch, only in Hull were the public cries actually about the fear of losing 11 days of the Hull Fair
Spring Bank West, Hull, United Kingdom
On this spot 2019 Our band of mavericks and creatives decided to celebrate Hull's history, whether factual or fictitious
Princes Dockside, Hull, United Kingdom
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In this year 2000 Ben stops recording new songs for his band, leaving behind Everything but the Girl.
, Hull, United Kingdom
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Dead Bod 1960s-2017 Innocent bird is commemorated with iconic grafitti by local skipper Pongo
The Minerva Public House, Pier Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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On this spot 1984 Lee gave a croggy to Sandra, kickstarting a new transportation craze in the city
City of Hull Boxing Club, Orchard Park Road, Hull, United Kingdom
Peter Louis Dermond (1877-1937) Proprietor of the renowned Hull restaurant Powolny's lived here 1919-1937
Newland Park, Hull, United Kingdom
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Pig Man 1700s-present Rumoured to have raided wheelie bins for centuries, leaving a trail of Frazzle packets behind...
The Co-operative, Greenwich Avenue, Hull, United Kingdom
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John Venn Mathematician, philosopher & Anglican Priest Really strong beard game
Drypool Bridge, Hull, United Kingdom
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One of the four main entrances through the town walls, Hessle Gate stood here, spanning a fresh water moat. It was stopped up against threatened invasion from the Scots in 1640, not reopened until 1761 and demolished c1800.
Humber Dock Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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Ronnie Pickering 2015 became an internet sensation near here from his red Citroen Picasso
16 Church Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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On this spot 2005 Graham Boanus waded across the muddy waters of the Humber from Broomfleet to Whitton
Main Street, Broomfleet, Hull, United Kingdom
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In a Hull dialect triple-whammy, a young lad is overheard saying, 'me mam chowed at me for twagging off'
Harley’s Angels Hair Studio, 377 Hessle Rd, Hull, United Kingdom
The River Hull rises on the Wolds near Elmswell and flows southwards to enter the Humber. The name Hull may orginate from old Scandinavian for 'Deep One' or celtic for 'Muddy One'.
Tidal Barrage, Hull, United Kingdom
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Lillian Bilocca 1929-1988 leader of the Headscarf Revolutionaries trawler safety campaigner lived here 1952-1981
Coltman Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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The Sutton Housing Trust Owbridge Court Which stands on the site of W.T. Owbridge Ltd's factory. The flats were completed in 1992 under the charitable trusts of the Will of William Richard Sutton (1837-1900) Carrier of Golden Lane, London E.C.1
Midland Street, Hull, United Kingdom
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William Dent Priestman (1847-1936) Inventor of the world's first commerically successful oil engine in 1885. Founder of Priestman Brothers Ltd Grab, Crane and Excavator Makers in 1870 lived here from 1910 to 1936
77 Village Rd, Hull, United Kingdom
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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.
Ruins of Beverley Gate, Hull, United Kingdom
