History of Hull

Welcome to Ye Olde Guide to Kingston Upon Hull, usually known simply as Hull.  This podcast guide to Hull provides a historical guide to Hull including places to see in the city today

In this episode we will discover:

-        Hull’s famous MP William Wilberforce, who spearheaded the abolition of slavery, and who’s home became a fantastic museum

-        The history of one of Britain’s most important ports and the industry that sprung around it

-        Cream phone boxes and the world’s longest bridge span

-        An eclectic range of musicians such as The Beautiful South and famous poets such as Phillip Larkin

-        How a remarkable Old Town sits alongside modern architecture rising from the ashes of the Blitz

-        An array from architectural gems including Hull Minster and The Deep