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Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire

Kingston-upon-Hull, often referred to as Hull, is a city in Yorkshire, in the East Riding. The historic port of Kingston-upon-Hull stands on the Humber where the River Hull enters it. Kingston-upon-Hull is one of Yorkshire's great cities, by far the largest place in the East Riding. Among its landmarks are the Holy Trinity Church, by area the largest parish church in England; Wilberforce House, in the mediæval High St., birthplace of the politician, abolitionist and social reformer William Wilberforce (1759–1833); the Guildhall; City Hall; Ferens Art Gallery and Town Docks Museum. The city is within the council area of Kingston upon Hull.

Place Type: City
Alternative name(s): Hull
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division: East Riding
Lat, Long: 53.743672,-0.339018
Grid Reference: TA096287
Police Area: Humberside
Council Area: Kingston upon Hull
Country: England

GBPNID: 24628
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kingston_upon_Hull,_Yorkshire_24628

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