Kingston upon Hull

Kingston upon Hull, or Hull as it is known to many, is a port near the east coast of England at the mouth of the River Humber.

The township of Hull came into existence sometime in the late 1100's. At first it was called Wyke upon Hull, and it was only after King Edward 1 took over the port in 1293 that it became Kingston (The King's town) upon Hull.

Hull became a city in 1897 with the Royal Charter of Queen Victoria. It has become a thriving industrial area, with excellent shopping areas, parks, an art gallery, museums, theatres and a marina.

Hull has a long maritime history, the evidence of which can be seen at the waterfront and the old town. There are cobbled narrow lanes, historic architecture, old inns, preserved warehouses, formal gardens and wonderful views of the Humber estuary.