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| Hull |
| Location |
East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Status |
Unitary, City (1897) |
| Area |
71.45 km |
| Population |
253,400 |
| Language |
English |
| Currency |
Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Timezone |
GMT/UTC and BST (Summer) |
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Overview:
Hull is a city and unitary authority in North East England, United Kingdom. Officially known as Kingston upon Hull, the city lies in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Being a large fishing port in the country, Hull is one of the principal outlets for the surrounding area.
The city is known for its own independent telephone network company, the Kingston Communications. In addition, Hull is home to many manufacturing industries, which include processed foods, iron and steel products, chemicals, and machinery.
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Geography and Climate in Hull
Hull lies on the northern shoreline of the Humber estuary at the influx of the Hull River flowing into the Humber. It is also located near the Humber Bridge (opened in July, 1981), the world’s fourth-longest single-span suspension bridge.
The weather in Hull is quite temperate with average maximum hotness in July being approximately 20°C (68°F); and in January is around 4.5°C (40°F).
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History:
Hull was founded by Edward I in the late 13th century. In 1440, it was granted the charter of a corporate town. In the late middle ages, Hull was an important port and it did business largely with Northern Germany, the Low Countries, and the Baltics. Wine, furs, timber, and dyestuffs were imported, and hides, cloth, and wool exported. Between the 13th and 16th century, it was the second large port (after London) in the country. The erection of docks that stretches for miles along the Humber was started in 1775.
The administrative status of the city has changed many times. Hull was a county borough in the East Riding of Yorkshire from 1889 and in 1974, its status changed as a non-metropolitan district of Humberside. In 1996, it became a unitary authority. Today, the city is a flourishing metropolis with lots of new developments in the course of completion.
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People and Culture of Hull
The city has a population of 253,400 (2001 census). Around 97% are White backgrounds. The City of Hull has a long tradition of cultural and artistic life. The cultural life includes sporting heritage, media activities, arts, music, and many annual festivals and events. The annual fair held at the city is one of the largest in the country.
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People Culture in Hull
The city has a population of 253,400 (2001 census). Around 97% are White backgrounds. The City of Hull has a long tradition of cultural and artistic life. The cultural life includes sporting heritage, media activities, arts, music, and many annual festivals and events. The annual fair held at the city is one of the largest in the country.
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Tourism in Hull
Unlike several other ancient cities in the country, Kingston upon Hull has no cathedral church. However, the city boasts the England’s largest parish church, Holy Trinity Church. The church, which draws a large number of tourists to the city, features some of the most excellent medieval brick-work in the country, especially in the transepts.
The city centre, which extends from Paragon Railway Station to the Old Town, has several shops, bars, nightclubs, pubs, and other amusement facilities. The Prospect Centre and the Princes Quay Shopping Centre (built on stilts in the earlier Princes Dock) are two large shopping centres in the heart of Hull City.
Hull also has several museums and galleries, which include East Riding Museum, Maritime Museum, Streetlife and Transport Museum, and Ferens Art Gallery.
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Transport in Hull
Hull Paragon Station, the major railway station, has many services to different places in England, including direct services to the country capital of London. Two main bus operators, namely, East Yorkshire Motor Services and Stagecoach in Hull provide transport within the city. Daily ferries are available to both Zeebrugge and Rotterdam. Humberside Airport in Lincolnshire is the nearest major airport.
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