Hull
Hull Kingston-upon-Hull, known more usually as Hull, lies on the north bank of the Humber River in Yorkshire, and is an important sea and ferry port and busy commercial centre for the region. Hull University was founded in 1954. Rated in the top 15 of the UK’s city destinations, Hull attracts visitors from all over the world. They cite its cobbled streets, unique visitor attractions, beautiful waterfront, diverse shops and some of the best clubbing in the north as prime motivations for visiting this most diverse of cities. History Hull was founded in 1292 by Edward I, when it was called Wyke-upon-Hull. It was fortified in the 14th century after receiving its royal charter in 1299. Mediaeval Hull was located west of the River Hull and on the north side of the Humber, and was protected by a moat. This area is known as the Old Town. Here many of the streets and narrow alleys have Mediaeval origins. In the 17th century, the refusal by the governor, Sir John Hotham, to admit Charles I in 1642 was an early act of defiance to royal authority which played a part in initiating the Civil War. During the war the town was several times unsuccessfully besieged by Royalist forces. What to See & Do in Hull