General and Concise, History and Description of the Town and Port of Kingston-Upon-Hull (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover Kingston-upon-Hull through its changing tides and key stories. This concise volume surveys Hull’s geography, its vital Humber estuary, and how the town grew from a market town into a busy port. It weaves together population trends, urban development, and meaningful local landmarks to show how Hull shaped and was shaped by England’s coastal trade.

Hull’s history is explored through its streets, churches, institutions, and the people who built and used them. The narrative connects the town’s daily life with broader events in English history, from early chapels and markets to the impact of long ships, railways, and industrial progress.

• How Hull sits at the Humber estuary and why the river matters to its economy.


• Key moments in the town’s development, governance, and architecture.


• Demographic changes and the evolution of local institutions through the centuries.


• Snapshots of notable sites, from churches to docks and public works.

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