Wyke upon Hull
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…
Myton
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…
Kingston upon Hull in the 19th Century
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.…
KINGSTON UPON HULL IN THE 18th CENTURY
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…
Early Hull and Edward the First
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…
Where is Hull
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.…