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Wyke upon Hull

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KINGSTON UPON HULL IN THE 21st CENTURY

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Kingston upon Hull in the 20th Century

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Meaux Abbey

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Early Hull Wyke

Wyke upon Hull

May 3, 2021 Gary

It seems quite apparent that the port of Wyke upon Hull (often referred to as either Wyke or Hull) was established quickly after Meaux abbeys acquisition of Myton. It would…

Map of Hull in the 12th century
Early Hull Meaux abbey Myton

Myton

May 3, 2021 Gary

Myton is first mentioned in 1086, as a ‘farm at the confluence’ of the rivers Hull and Humber. It most likely Stood on the west bank not far from where…

21st Century Hull
21st Century

KINGSTON UPON HULL IN THE 21st CENTURY

Apr 30, 2021 Gary

In 2001 an aquarium, The Deep, opened. Furthermore at the beginning of the 21st century parts of Hull were regenerated. Among the new developments St Stephens Shopping Centre opened in…

20th century Hull
20th Century

Kingston upon Hull in the 20th Century

Apr 29, 2021 Gary

20th century Hull continued to expand and grow. In 1901 the population of Hull was 239,000 and it continued to rise. Meanwhile City Hall was built in 1909 and the…

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Early Hull Meaux abbey

Meaux Abbey

Apr 28, 2021 Gary

Of course you can’t look into Hull’s origins without looking at the abbey in Meaux, it’s impossible. In my mind there’s three reasons Hull is here today, Scotland, the monarchy…

Map of Hull 1895
19th Century

Kingston upon Hull in the 19th Century

Apr 27, 2021 Gary

Population In 1801, at the time of the first census Kingston upon Hull had a population of over 22,000. By the standards of the time it was a large town.…

18th Century Hull
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KINGSTON UPON HULL IN THE 18th CENTURY

Apr 27, 2021 Gary

Kingston upon Hull in the 18th century was, increasingly, an outlet for manufactured goods from the fast growing towns of Yorkshire. So goods like tools and cutlery were exported. Raw…

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16th and 17th century

KINGSTON UPON HULL IN THE 16th AND 17th CENTURIES

Apr 27, 2021 Gary

Hull continued to flourish and again caught the eye of the monarch in the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1536 came the Pilgrimage of Grace. Many people were angry about…

Map of Hull in the 12th century
Early Hull

Early Hull and Edward the First

Apr 26, 2021 Gary

With the River Hull offering a harbour for the import and export of goods and the Humber estuary being connected to other major rivers the town of Wyke upon Hull…

Location of Hull and Meaux Abbey
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Where is Hull

Apr 25, 2021 Gary

Situated on the east side of England, on the North bank of the river Humber. The area of Hull is believed to have been inhabited since the early Neolithic period.…

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