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Kingston-Upon-Hull
 Kingston-Upon-Hull may be a fairly large City, with more than its fair share of problems but it is a fighter, and so are its people.
 Situated on the North Bank of the River Humber access has been easier in recent years due to the long awaited construction of the Humber Bridge. At time of completion this Bridge held the record as the world's longest single span suspension bridge. It held this record for about 17 years and at time of writing is ranked 5th in the world.
Costing locals a small fortune, even today, this bridge has been both a blessing and a millstone. By the time it was completed in 1981 it was too late to help locals as much as was hoped. Ever increasing tolls have also been more than just a pain. However, it has brought visitors and businesses to Hull, many of whom would have bypassed Hull previously.
When Hull's vibrant Fishing trade died so did many of the local industries. Add to this the severe bombingthat Hull suffered during the Second World War and it is easy to see that Hull has not had it easy during the last 60 years or so. In 2007 many Hull Homes were severelyhit with the June floods.
Hull has hit unfortunate dizzying heights in more than one "Worst place to live in England" poll, but hopefully those days are gone.
So, fighters we are and the 21st Century has seen many changes around the City. The local Council has tried to revamp our active Museum quarter, our sporting heritage, shopping, theatre and more. I hope this website will give readers a taste of what is on offer in and around Hull, as it is called locally, and may encourage some to visit even if only for a day trip.
Famous local people. past and present, include:- Tom Courtney, The Housemartins, Mick Ronson, John Alderton, Norman Collier, Maureen Lipman, Phillip Larkin, Andrew Marvell, William Wilderforce, Joe Longthorne, John Prescott, Alan Plater, Trevor Bolder, Amy Johnson, Roland Gift, Andrew Motion, Keith Devlin, Nick Barmby, Barrie Rutter, Sheila Mercier, Francis Durbridge, Ian Carmichael, Herbert Baker, Thomas Ferens and Maria Gilhooley(aka Waterson). This list has politicians, philanthropists, poets, actors, actresses, rock musicians and more, but is not exhaustive.
Contact me if I can help with information, advice or general visiting details regarding Hull.
  
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by Ethel Smith The Location I can remember Ferens Art Gallery as a schoolchild in the late 1950's and have visited it from time to time since. The Gallery, and its surroundings, have undergone a fair few changes, d...More>
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by Ethel Smith I am 55 years old and have resided in the city of Kingston-Upon-Hull, or as it is more commonly known Hull, all my life. Hull is situated on the north bank of the River Humber, in the East Riding of Y...More>
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by Ethel Smith POTTED HISTORY OF WILBERFORCE HOUSE.
Wilberforce House was built around 1660 and as such is one of the oldest buildings in Kingston-Upon-Hull. Hull, as it is more commonly known, lies on the north ...More>
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by Ethel Smith HULL CITY COUNCIL MUSEUMS
The free entrance museums and art gallery in Kingston-Upon-Hull are all maintained, run and funded through the Leisure Services Department of the local council, with addit...More>
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by Ethel Smith THE TRANSPORT MUSEUM KINGSTON-UPON-HULL.
The original Transport Museum was opened in 1925 and it's first curator was Thomas Sheppard. My earliest memories of this museum are of old automobiles, and...More>
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Find out the programme of events, and opening times, of the council owned theatre, museum and art gallery.
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Hull University has a great reputation. HULL BLOG
on May 09, 10 at 06:12 PM The general election saw all three Labour candidates returned in Hull. The Liberal Democrat council stayed that way with a few Labour gains. Today the country as a whole still has no idea which political party or parties will be running the country.
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by Roberto Alvarez-Galloso The Hull City Football Club also known as the Tigers are an English Football Club located in the area of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding, Yorkshire. The club was established in the year 1904 when they...More>
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by Ethel Smith As a born and bred Hull-ite I can safely say that I have read, heard and seen much news, often bad, about Hull City football team, over the years. I am not a footie fan, and Hubby has more than a pass...More>
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by Ethel Smith Living in Kingston-Upon-Hull means that I have a city centre, with quite a fair amount of shops to visit, easily and quickly. However Hubby and I enjoy a jaunt to Beverley on a fairly regular basis an...More>
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A geat day out for all the family Family Theme park Pay to enter Aquarium. Lots to see and well worth the fee. Family concessions etc. Every October England's largest travelling Fair hits Hull. Lasting just over a week these days, it is not open on a Sunday. Concert venue as well as home ground of Hull City FC New theatre venue now open The City Hall has a good programme of events
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