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Hull At a Glance |
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Population: 240000
City Status Granted: 1299 County: Humberside Country: England Local Website: Kingston upon Hull Local Gov. Website: Hull City Council |
Hull City Guide |
| Hull also known as Kingston upon Hull is a major industrial city on the waterfront of the Humber estuary which flows into the eastern coast of England. It is surrounded by the East Riding of Yorkshire, but is a unitary authority. Hull has a long history of being an international port and having a major fishing industry. Unlike most old cities Hull has no cathedral however the city is home to the Holy Trinity church, which is the largest parish church in England. Hull has a thriving tourist industry. There are some beautiful buildings and monuments of architectural significance including the Humber Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Hull also has a number of museums dedicated to its archeological, fishing and shipping history including The Ferens Gallery, The Maritime Museum, Streetlife and Transport Museum, The Arctic Corsair, Wilberforce House, and The Deep. |
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