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Visit beautiful historical buildings, bustling shops and lively bars and restaurants - discoer what Hull Old Town has to offer. Playing a leading part in The city is allegedly the place Britain’s commercial and where the English Civil War An political life for more than 700 started in 1642, where introduction years, Hull (or “Kings Town”, anti-slavery campaigner as it was named in the 13th was born century) has continued to and it is home to ’s With a rich historical tapestry, beautiful thrive. In the 13th century, largest parish church (by area). Edwardian and Georgian architecture and a Hull formed part of an And that’s not to mention its number of fantastic museums, Hull Old Town economic and trade alliance successful trade history. called the Hanseatic League. Sitting along the banks of has many great features where you can learn This League had its own legal the River , Hull was about the city’s significant past. system and furnished armies a principal port, acting as a for mutual production and aid. gateway to the rest of the world.

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The impressive docks - where and Queen’s Gardens sit now - saw all sorts of trade pass through, including wool, whaling, timber, coal and fish. Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this guide, VHEY, and East Riding of Council can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor any consequences arising from the use of the information. Please note this guide is not an exhaustive list of 2 pubs, bars and restaurants within Hull’s Old Town. 3 YourJourney through What’s Hull Old Town inside…

Old Town Journey...... 4 Hull is a city that knows how to combine a Attractions Listings...... 6-11 rich culture with a fun and vibrant social History Timeline...... 12-13 scene and Hull Old Town is at the heart of Did you City of Culture...... 14-15 this. Take a trip down the cobbled streets, Fruit Market...... 16-17 including one of only two surviving Waterfront...... 18-19 medieval street patterns in Yorkshire, know… Shopping...... 20-21 and discover the city’s bygone era. Theatre...... 22 Nightlife...... 23 Visit the Museums Quarter the world, and the state-of- Food & Drink...... 24-25 and follow the unique Fish the-art Scale Lane Bridge Places to Eat Listing Trail (you’ll spot sealife in are situated just a short walk the pavements) which leads away from the buzzing hub and Map...... 26-27 to some of the city’s most of businesses at the Fruit Fish Trail & Map...... 28-33 stunning cultural locations. Market, next to the Marina, Ale Trail...... 34-35 You can admire the where there are plenty of architecture on the old High places to dine out or enjoy Street, pop for a pint in one a drink. That Hull is home to of the historic pubs or check England’s smallest out the excavated remains of With beautiful historical window? Beverley Gate, where visitors buildings, bustling shops would gain entry to the city. and brilliant bars and That the Civil War is said restaurants, it’s a part of the to have started in Hull? Hull Old Town is also home city that you must visit. So to new, modern attractions. why not discover what Hull That there are life size , one of the most Old Town has to offer? spectacular aquariums in sculptures of fish in the pavements?

That the HMS Bounty was built in Hull?

That one of Mr Marks and Mr Spencer’s first penny bazaars was opened in Hepworth Arcade in Hull? 4 5 Ye Olde White Harte Hands on History Museum A E (South Church Side)  The most historic pub in Hull, The historical pub also has Ye Olde White Harte has a “plotting rooms” upstairs, where The Old Grammar School, now and William Wilberforce, the mysterious skull housed behind talks that triggered the Civil the ‘Hands on History’ museum, leading light of the anti- the bar, which was found after War are believed to have taken was built in 1585 replacing slavery movement. Holy Trinity a fire there in the 19th century. place. an earlier school endowed by purchased the building in 1878 Bishop Alcock in 1479. Pupils at for a mission room and choir the school included politician school, but it is now a museum. and poet Andrew Marvell, F Built around 1740 for the 18th century merchant’s Blaydes family, who created the houses on High Street. Holy Trinity Church and B famous HMS Bounty, Blaydes Following restoration, it is now Trinity Square  House is one of few surviving owned by the .

This magnificent building from around 1380 was used is more than 700 years old to baptise William Wilberforce Blaydes Shipyard and appears in the Guiness and is still in use. Outside is G Book of Records as England’s the beautiful Trinity Square, (High Street, across Alfred Gelder Street)  largest parish church by area. home to a statue of Hull legend The marble font, which dates Andrew Marvell. The Blaydes Family owned a The Bounty began her career as number of shipyards - including the collier Bethia. She was built High Street Hull, Hessle Cliff and in 1784, and purchased by the Scarborough. Blaydes Shipyard Royal Navy in 1787 for £2,600 Beverley Gate/Civil War in Hull was in fact where the (roughly £260,000 in modern C famous HMS Bounty was built. currency). One of the first acts of defiance, Gate - the main entrance into which led to the English Civil the city. The excavated remains War, took place in Hull in 1642 of the gate, between Carr Lane when the city’s governor, Sir and Whitefriargate, can be seen Maister House H John Hotham, turned away today.  King Charles I from Beverley Hull Old Town’s High Street is property has a superb Palladian home to the only National Trust staircase and hall, acting as property in Hull, Maister House. an impressive symbol of Hull’s Rebuilt in 1743, this historical 18th century heyday. Statue of King Billy D  Neptune Inn (Custom House Buildings) I Less than 50 years after the 1688 is commemorated in the  King was refused entry into Hull, city with a magnificent golden The Neptune Inn never fulfilled can see the head of Neptune the city had its second brush statue of the “great deliverer” its planned role as Hull’s leading - the Roman god of the sea - with the royal House of Stuart. King Billy on Market Place. hotel and, from 1815 to 1912, carved on the keystone to the The ‘Glorious Revolution’ of the building functioned as the archway. Custom House. However, you

6  Refers to location on map (see page 27) 7 Hull and East Riding J Wilberforce Museum N Museum (Museums Quarter)  (Museums Quarter)  Come face-to-face with a East Riding Museum, which is the The story behind William majestic mammoth, encounter boasts some of the most birthplace of William Wilberforce’s campaign is told a mysterious crew of wooden spectacular natural history and Wilberforce, Hull MP and slavery through fascinating items warriors and discover a unique archaeology displays in Britain. abolishionist, whose campaign including his journal, Iron Age sword at the Hull and made the establishment of plantation records and Freetown, Sierra Leone, possible. personal stories.

Arctic Corsair (Museums Quarter) K  The Water Gate (Humber Street, across O A veteran of the Cod Wars, the Before each tour of the vessel Queen Street towards High Street) opened to the starts, a short 10-minute action  public in 1999 and has since film of life at sea is shown in the had more than 20,000 visitors. Arctic Corsair Visitor Centre. Leading to and from the South century, it had developed a End Jetty through the 14th shipyard, dry dock and the century walls was The Water “foul” South End - a dumping Gate. By the end of the 18th place for the town’s rubbish. Hull People’s Memorial L The Hull People’s Memorial Learn about the Great War Exhibition Centre is located at Zeppelin raids and handle number 22 Whitefriargate (look real World War One and Two The Old Pier, Horse Staith P for the Spitfire in the Window), mementoes, documents, & Humber Ferry (Nelson Street) in the centre of Hull’s old town. weapons and munitions. Visit Inside you can explore the the ‘Hull Trench and Officers events that made Hull the UK’s Dugout’, remembering to keep Before The from Hull. By the 17th century, most devastated city of World your head down in order to opened in 1981, a ferry provided this South Ferry ran from the War Two. avoid the snipers! access to the south bank of Horse Staith at the mouth of the River Humber. The earliest the Old Harbour, before a pier ferries left from Hessle, but from was built. 1315, a ferry was established Streetlife Museum (Museums Quarter) M Experience the sights, sounds George Hotel Q and smells of the past at Hull’s  Streetlife Museum. Step back in The unusual sounding Land of time with 200 years of transport Green Ginger is home to the history by taking a stroll down a world’s smallest window, which 1940s high street and enjoying was used by the gatekeeper of a carriage ride. the George Hotel to look out for stagecoaches and potential customers.

8  Refers to location on map (see page 27) 9 R Maritime Museum Scale Lane V  Bridge  Explore Hull’s old Dock Offices Linking the east bank of the and discover superb ship to the Hull Old Town models and maritime art. Learn at Scale Lane is the impressive, about the whaler’s craft of unique state-of-the-art scrimshaw, the famous Wilson swinging footbridge, which shipping line and find out opened in June 2013. Designed what made Hull the place it is Listen out - to carry up to 750 people every today - including the evolution the soundscape time it opens to let a vessel of trawling and the city’s through, the bridge also has plays a birdsong docklands. a contemporary artwork and when the bridge soundscape installation, is still! “From Mizzenmast to Ferens Art Sandstroke”, recognising Gallery S Examples of Hull’s maritime history.  highlights include.. • Frans Hals Opened in 1927, the award- • Antonio Canaletto winning • Stanley Spencer The Deep W combines internationally- • David Hockney  renowned permanent collections • Helen Chadwick As one of the most spectacular with a thriving programme of • Gillian Wearing aquariums in the world, The Deep temporary exhibitions. offers a unique blend of stunning marine life, interactives and audio-visual presentations which together tell the dramatic story of St Mary’s Church T the world’s oceans. Dating back to the 14th century, architect’s family, who were St Mary’s Church, on Lowgate, all called John, served as priests The Deep is home was restored in the early 1860s at St Mary’s during the 1800s - to 3,500 fish & their by Sir George Gilbert Scott, inspiring the name of the pub newest residents, a key figure in the Gothic that now stands opposite a colony of Gentoo revival. Three members of the the church. Penguins

Spurn Lightship U Dinostar X Built in 1927, the Lightship served for  Visit Dinostar, the exciting, interactive almost 50 years as a navigational aid in the Children’s dinosaur museum in Hull. treacherous River Humber. Now enjoying a leisurely mooring in Hull’s attractive Marina, Highlights include a Tyrannosaurus rex she and her knowledgeable “crew” are prepared skull, Triceratops bones you can touch to welcome boarders who wish to explore. and our unique Dinosaur Sound Box.

10  Refers to location on map (see page 27) 11 A city of 1773 1897 2007 history The Hull Corporation, Hull Hull attained city status St Stephen’s Shopping Centre Visit Hull’s Old Town and experience the city’s rich heritage, which has and Hull opened, forming part of a helped establish the vibrant culture we have here today. merchants formed the Dock 15-year, £2billion city centre Company, the first statutory regeneration masterplan. dock company in Britain. 1903-1941 Aviator Amy Johnson was born and raised in Hull. She was the 1285 1369 1621-1678 first female to fly solo from Holy Trinity Church was built. Trinity House was founded as Poet and politician Andrew Britain to Australia. a religious guild connected to Marvell was born in 1621. He Holy Trinity Church. It became sat in the House of Commons 1780 purely a Seaman’s Guild in at various times between 1659 1456. and 1678. A statue of him can be found outside Holy Trinity 1914 King George Dock opened. Church. 1583 The Old Grammar 1642-1646 1939-1945 The siege of Hull was the first The Second World War saw School was built. major action of the English 95% of housing in Hull It’s now the Hands Civil War. damaged - making it the 2013 1296-1299 on History Museum. Hull announced as UK King Edward I acquired Wyke William Wilberforce became worst-hit city outside City of Culture 2017. from the Monk of Meaux Abbey Member of Parliament for of London. to establish a northern port, Hull in 1780. He devoted most which was renamed Kings of his life to the abolition of Town upon Hull. Royal Charter the British slave trade. His (preserved in the archives in 1594 1735 birthplace, Wilberforce House, the Guildhall) was also issued, The first whalers sailed from The revolution has been lovingly restored and 1963 Humber Dock closed after more granting the right to hold two Hull after the discovery of 1688 is is now one of the city’s most than 150 years of use and markets a week and one fair per of Greenland by Sir Hugh commemorated popular museums. year – marking the beginning Willoughby. Follow the story of in the city with a reopened as . of , which still takes these brave pioneers magnificent golden place today. in Hull’s Maritime statue of the “great Museum. deliverer” King Billy, in Hull’s Market Place. 1332 Merchant William De La Pole was made the first Mayor of 1743 Kings Town upon Hull. Maister House, a merchant’s house from Hull’s international trading heyday, was rebuilt after a fire. Although it’s now occupied, the entrance hall and staircase are open to the public. 12 It is a National Trust Property. 13 Inspired by Larkin’s poem ‘Days’, UK City of Culture Events are scheduled the ambition is for to take place every single every day in 2017 to day throughout 2017. make a difference to 2017 a life in the city, the UK and the world.

Did you know? Events • It is estimated that In 2017 we will tell Hull’s story and share it with being the UK City of the world through 1,500 events, including 25 Culture 2017 will bring festivals and an opening ceremony involving £184million additional 3,000 lantern-bearing volunteers. tourism spend in the city over the next five From aerial dancers on the tidal barrier to bards on a bombsite, years. divas in a dry dock and ethereal elephants walking through city The countdown is now on for 2017, streets, Hull will deliver a spectacular national festival that blends its • 30% of UK travellers are more likely to visit Hull when Hull showcases artistic Did you know? own distinctive character and culture with world-class performance. excellence and events on a scale as a of the title. never seen before in the city. • Hull has been named by the Sunday Times • The events programme as one of Britain’s best places to live. will involve a wide In less than three years, the eyes of the nation range of partners, (and beyond) will be focused on Hull. We have • Our City of Culture bid film “This city including the a compelling and unique story to tell about belongs to everyone” received over 114,000 University of Hull, our city, which is rooted in rich history and YouTube views covering 150 countries. Opera North, The Royal brimming with culture and creativity. Shakespeare Company, • Being the UK City of Culture 2017 is just one Royal Philharmonic, milestone in the completion of a multi- Rotterdam Festivals, million pound cultural capital programme the BBC, Classic FM that will transform Hull over the next 10 years. and many more. 14 15 The Humber Street Market, held on the third Sunday of every month, The has many local, Cultural fairtrade and Waterfront eco-friendly stalls.

Fruit Market Y In the past few years, Hull’s historic Fruit Market has been brought back to life thanks to a number of thriving businesses and new creative and cultural venues.

With art galleries and live music, as well as boutique markets and fine dining, this rather retro location is now a hive of activity.

Situated next to Hull Marina it provides access to fantastic restaurants, traditional pubs and stunning views over the River Humber.

Images taken at Hull’s Freedom Festival

16  Refers to location on map (see page 27) 17 With stunning views across Hull Marina and over the River Humber, the city’s waterfront area is certainly worth a visit.

Fantastic restaurants and traditional pubs provide the perfect place Waterfront to eat out and nestled away in the cobbled streets surrounding the water, you will find quaint workshops and galleries, as well as museums and other independent businesses.

Sunny evening? Take a stroll along the pier before dining al fresco at one of the great eateries.

Spurn Lightship, Hull Marina

Why not treat yourself …to a meal at 1884 Dock Street Kitchen, winner of Best Restaurant in Yorkshire at the White Rose Awards 2014 and Gold winner of Visit England’s Taste of Excellence Award 2014

18 1919 Check out the Shopping quirky Indoor Market, which is lined with Old & New pictures of Hull’s famous sons and daughters. From high street giants to small independent shops, Hull’s Old Town has it all.

Brands such as Marks and Spencer, Pandora, HMV and New Look, all on Whitefriargate, stand proud next to smaller retailers that trade in the locally loved Hepworth Arcade. Here you can find boutiques, vintage clothing, gift shops, jewellery and joke stores.

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For those who like something different, there’s a market held in Trinity Square on the first Friday of every month.

Mr Marks and Mr Spencer opened one of their first penny bazaars in Hepworth Arcade.

Dinsdale’s Joke Shop, in the Grade II-listed Hepworth Arcade, opened in 1833 and is something of a local This eclectic retail mix is also continued across the city centre. landmark. The three major shopping centres - Princes Quay, Prospect Shopping Centre and St Stephen’s - are brimming with well-known Check out the quirky Indoor stores, covering everything from fashion to beauty, and sport Market, which is lined with to homewares. These centres are surrounded by lots of unique, pictures of Hull’s famous independent shops that bring character to Hull’s stylish shopping sons and daughters. 20 scene – and where you’re sure to find a bargain. 21 Nightlife

Theatre From beautiful ballet performances to rock ‘n’ roll gigs, prepare to be entertained at Hull’s first-class theatres …

There’s nothing better than a night out at the theatre and in Hull, we are fortunate to have a number of fantastic venues If you love to eat, sleep, rave, repeat, From electrifying offering a wide variety of entertainment. See big touring shows you’ve come to the right place… rock gigs to serene straight from London’s West End at ; enjoy open mic nights, gigs from some of the world’s leading musicians at Hull City A spectacular Hull’s nightlife has it all. Whether you prefer a glass of wine in a Hull celebrates Hall; and watch intimate productions penned by Yorkshire pantomime is held stylish bar, going to a live music gig or dancing until dawn, there’s its homegrown playwrights at . That’s not to mention one-off every year at Hull something for everyone - whatever your scene. The city centre musical talent. performances from local theatre companies, along with jazz has an array of excellent restaurants, pubs, bars, music venues, festivals, award-winning comedians and musical extravaganzas. New Theatre. cinemas and nightclubs to choose from.

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Hull Truck Theatre plays host to the annual Hull Hull’s eclectic Freedom Festival provides a great Jazz Festival and Hull Comedy Festival. day (and night) out for the whole family. Held every September, it’s an event packed full of Novelist Charles Dickens gave selected readings street art, music, dance and comedy. from his many works at Hull New Theatre in 1859 and 1860, mesmerising audiences with his Cult Cinema, which celebrates the world of cult descriptions of Victorian London. and genre film, takes place at Fruit every Sunday.

Hull Truck Theatre has been awarded a total of Take a step back in time in some of Hull’s oldest £2.3million by the Arts Council for the next three years. drinking establishments, situated in the Old Town. 22 Main image Sarah Aylward (www.sarahbethphoto.co.uk) 23 During the day, Hull boasts cosmopolitan café culture and a superb selection of bustling coffee shops. At night, the city comes alive, with its vibrant bar scene and Food atmospheric real ale & Drink public houses. You can sit back and relax with a glass of wine beside the Marina and take in the stunning views of the river or walk into the city centre and visit the beautiful Trinity Quarter.

Be wined and dined in the shadows of the beautiful Holy Trinity Church in the square, enjoy a pint in one of the quaint public houses around the Old Town or share a cocktail with friends in a trendy bar.

With many eateries cooking up fresh dishes with locally- sourced produce, you are sure Stroll down to to enjoy some of the very best food Hull has to offer around Hull’s Marina the city centre. There’s an and discover an abundance of independent From traditional fish suppers to amazing array of restaurants hidden away in fine à la carte dining, and from restaurants, cafés the Old Town, as well as well- mochas to mojitos, check out and bars. known restaurant chains in some of the fantastic watering St Stephen’s, Princes Quay, holes and eateries that Hull has the Prospect Centre and the to offer. surrounding area. The former Princes Dock is a fantastic spot to enjoy a drink or al fresco dining.

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Which fishes are these? 16 Carved in Hopton Wood Stone along Minerva Terrace Station with no rail lines! From here there are young of the herring and the sprat. 35 excellent views of The Deep, the world’s only grunting noises to communicate stands proudly ‘on the throne’, and is surrounded together with Viviparous Blenny (found Imprinted into Ketley Bricks around the corner with other fish. by impressive buildings such as Hull City Hall 17 in abundance, usually in rocky shores) and the Submarium. Surprisingly, the North Sea is over of George Yard. and the Ferens Art Gallery. Yawling. twenty miles away. Don’t forget to visit the Carved in Lazenby Red Stone at the entrance 7 Plaice - a flat fish with both eyes award-winning toilets! The nearby statue is of High Street is Hull’s oldest and most fascinating to Exchange Court. at one side of the body. Sir William de la Pole, Hull’s first mayor, who street. It was along here that the merchant made his fortune as a merchant operating families established themselves. This is now the Four plaice in the market place carved in York Stone. 18 Haddock - a well-known food from the River Hull. Opposite, stand the former ‘Museums Quarter’, containing Hull and East Squid - a carnivorous mollusc 2 Lobster - a crustacean source belonging to the Cod family. Riding Museum, Streetlife Museum of Transport 36 offices of the Humber Pilots. with a large head and tentacles. characterised by an enlarged Carved in Black Belgian Marble. and Wilberforce House. pair of pincers. 8 Mackerel - caught in Nearby is the city’s only National Trust property, Cast iron. Dominating this area is the Hull Marina on Eight lobsters cut into Cornish slate. abundance in the cold seas north Maister House, which contains a magnificent the site of two former docks, the sparkling staircase. (Open office hours, Mon - Fri). of the Shetland Isles. so called because its Oarfish - has a thin silvery centrepiece forming an atmospheric backdrop 24 Icefish - A quotation from Lewis Caroll’s ‘Alice in A popular attraction on the river is Hull’s last side 37 body with a deep red dorsal fin Swimming around the back of Holy Trinity Church. for major events. The shaded brickwork along blood lacks haemoglobin making Wonderland’ accompanies the lobsters outside it appear pale and whitish in colour. winder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, a reminder of running the length of its body. The Market Square is surrounded by buildings the promenade indicates the route of the the city’s past as one of the world’s biggest the east entrance to Princes Quay. fishing ports. Made in Hopton Wood Stone, inset with red enamel. representing different centuries including Holy medieval walls. The old Hessle Gate is marked Carved in Carrara Marble beside a large anchor Trinity Church (c. 1285); the Old Grammar School out opposite Humber Street (the fruit market). on the board walk. (Hands on History), dating from 1583 and the 19th At the Haddock, ‘Blistering Barnacles’ is a reference from the adventures of Tin Tin. 38 Hake - or codlings are long, 3 Cod - a well-known source of century Manchester warehouse (now apartments). Electric Eel - so called because slim fish measuring up to 1.2m. Through the archway is the very attractive 25 Eel - almost 600 species of Eel 30 it stuns its prey with an electric volt. food and fish oil products. measure from less than 3ft up to Two Hake cut in steel down the White Harte Prince Street with its curving row of Georgian Carved in Derbyshire Grit Stone appropriately Cast in bronze and chrome set into Carrara townhouses. Close to the Mackerel is an astounding 9ft long, the largest alleyway. - also known as the located beside the electric sub station. marble, close to the Beverley Gate. the gilded statue of King William III, (‘King Billy’). 19 Umber being the Conger Eel. The alleyways here are evocative of the Old grayling, a freshwater game fish of Town’s past when the majority of people lived the Salmon family. 14 cut steel Eels are set in the decking. in courtyards in these areas. In medieval times Sea Trout - a member of the a Carmelite friary stood in this area, hence the X Ray Fish - a popular aquarium Branded into the timbers of the Victoria Pier. 31 Whitefriargate (the street of the White Friars). 4 9 Dogfish - the common name for Salmon family, they enter the fish known for its transparent body. a migratory fish, rivers from the sea to breed. Leading off from here is the infamous Land of some species of small shark. 26 Salmon - Green Ginger. Further along Whitefriargate, can A shoal of tiny x-ray fish etched onto glass above 20 Ray - a broad, flat bodied fish, which returns to the same breeding Carved in York Stone further along the pathway. you spot King Neptune in the archway close to the Beverley Gate. larger species growing up to 20 feet. grounds as its ancestors. Boots? Opposite is Parliament Street, the Cut Steel on the east side of Scale Lane Bridge Georgian thoroughfare leading to Queens The three domes of the 10 Catfish - three pairs of barbels Hand carved in Staffordshire Blue Bricks, a 10ft on Tower Street. Lumpsucker - a slug-like marine Gardens (the former Queen’s Dock). look down over the former docks. The building give them their be-whiskered Ray overlooks the Pier. 32 fish which spends most of its time was formerly the dock office, and ships would appearance. Another landmark is the Tidal Surge Barrier, clinging to rocks and seaweed. sail by from Princes Dock into Queens Dock. The dogfish is beaten lead with the catfish etched opened in the 1980’s to prevent the city from Carved in York Stone on the corner of Alfred 39 Monkfish - or Angler fish so in Elland Edge Flag Rock close to the pelican 21 Turbot - a fish delicacy, the flooding. The Riverside Walk takes you along the Gelder Street. called because of fishing rod like crossing over Castle Street. Turbot lies on its right side at the River Hull - this area was the Old Harbour where appendage used to attract prey. 5 Flying Fish - so-called bottom of the sea; with its eyes both for centuries the Hull merchants traded with the other European ports. John Dory - found in the Made in Black Belgian Marble. because of their ability to propel located on the left side. 33 themselves through the air. 11 Starfish - a stiff bodied fish Carved in granite, appropriately lying outside a Pacific and Atlantic oceans, can usually with five arms. fish restaurant. weigh up to 8kg. Shark – best known as the aggressive Two set in low relief panels of York Stone 27 Crab - an edible crustacean 40 predators in the famous Jaws films. at the offices of Cityworks. Carved in natural boulder together with a Made of Orton Scar Stone inlaid with black enamel 12 Mussel (one of the best known molluscs) and that is able to burrow, run and located underneath the Tower of St Mary’s Church. Cut in Cornish Slate basking outside the bank. a Warty Doris (a deep bodied dark-brownish 22 Naucrates Ductor - walk sideways as well as swim. fish) located at the corner of Castle Street and or Pilot Fish, a scavenger that 13 Moulded brick outside the Sailmakers Arms. Humber Dock Street. accompanies sharks. 34 Brill - found close inshore, usually 41 Zander – favour the murky Elland Edge Flag Rock, inset with linseed oil on sandy bottoms but sometimes on waters of slow flowing rivers. and carbon. mud or gravel. Carved in Cumbrian Green Slate located at the Carved in York Stone further along Lowgate. end of Whitefriargate the Zander completes the This symbol lets you know where rubbings can be taken from fish on the trail trail. 6 Lion and Key 10 Ye Olde Black Boy 12 Ye Olde Corn Exchange See map 48 High Street, 150 High Street, 1-4 North Church Side, page 29 Hull, HU1 1QE Hull, HU1 1PS Hull, HU1 1RP Hull Rock Night Saturdays once a month. Traditional pub with Ale Trail contemporary feel, serving good home cooked food and Sunday A guide to the traditional pubs in Hull lunches. Families welcome. Old Town with a historical story to tell. Located alongside Holy Trinity Church, it was known in 1788 as The Ale Trail takes you to some of the oldest pubs in ‘Excise Coffee House; and was the city which include The George Hotel - home to the given its present name in the smallest window in England, Ye Olde Black Boy - Hull’s early 1800s. oldest pub dating from 1337 and Ye Olde White Harte 13 Ye Olde White Harte - Hull’s most historic pub, allegedly where the Civil War 25 Silver Street, started in 1642. Hull, HU1 1JG Hull’s oldest pub, licensed since Situated on High Street, The Lion 1729. A historic pub offering and Key is one of Hull’s oldest 6 regularly changing real ales, licensed premises. Weston’s cider, Lindisfarne fruit 1 Burlington Tavern 3 George Hotel (The) Green Bricks dates back to 1806, wines, Hoegarden and a wide Serving homemade traditional when it was called New Dock range of malt whiskies. 11 Manor Street, Land of Green Ginger, Tavern. It was re-named Humber pub food and specialising Hull, HU1 1YP Hull, HU1 2EA Dock Tavern in 1839. in traditional cask ales and 11 Ye Olde Blue Bell continental beers. The current name is inspired by its Market Place, distinctive green glazed exterior Hull, HU1 1RQ brickwork. A warm, friendly, 7 Manchester Arms family focused pub, it has 7 Scale Lane, stunning views across the Marina. Hull, HU1 2ER Ye Olde White Harte is an historic 5 Kingston Hotel Dating back to the 17th century, grade II listed pub, allegedly the Manchester Arms is a where the Civil War started in Established in 1826, this Set in Hull’s famous street - Land 25 Trinity House Lane, traditional pub in the heart of 1642, with an award winning beer traditional pub serves four real of Green Ginger - The George Hull, HU1 2JA Hull’s Old Town. garden. Serving good food and ales at any one time with a Hotel is one of Hull’s most historic good ales, bookings are welcome. selection of draught lagers ale houses dating back to the 8 Minerva (The) 14 Walters and bitters. 17th century. With traditional Nelson Street, Georgian décor, panelled interior Hull, HU1 1EX 21 Scale Lane, 2 Empress (The) and welcoming open fires, it is Hull, HU1 1LF also home to England’s smallest This pub dates from 1831 and is Alfred Gelder Street, built of land reclaimed from the A freehouse pub specialising in Hull, HU1 2BP window. River Humber. Ye Olde Blue Bell is somewhere cask conditioned ales. Opened in 4 Green Bricks different and traditional, tucked 2007 Walters takes its name from 9 Mission Public House (The) away beside Trinity Market and Walter Wilberforce, who owned 9 Humber Dock Street, and ran a Barber Shop at the Hull, HU1 1TB 11-13 Posterngate, Hepworth’s Arcade. Come and Hull, HU1 2JN count the bells and see if you can same premises in the 1820s . Opened its doors in 1926 as a find ‘The Blue Bell’. Traditional 15 William Hawkes seaman’s mission and still retains beers and friendly happy staff A Grade II listed building dating many of its original features await to greet you in a nice 32 Scale Lane, Traditional pub serving lunches in from 1882 with a bar back made atmosphere. See you there! Hull, HU1 1LF a warm welcoming environment. including a stunning stained from Canadian Pine. Enjoy a Hawkes takes its name from It was originally called Old Dock glass window. selection of up to three cask ales William Hawkes, a gunmaker Tavern due to its close proximity and a good choice of spirits and who manufactured bespoke guns to Queen’s Gardens, a former beers. The outside seating area and rifles at the premises back dock. Friday evening promotions. overlooks Trinity Square. in 1810.

34 Ale trail photography by Chris Oaten, O-Ten Photography www.otenphotography.co.uk 35 HOLIDAY INN Holiday Inn Hull Marina is a modern, contemporary hotel ideal for any occasion or stay boasting stunning views over the Marina. Conveniently located by the A63, the hotel enjoys a fabulous location with 100 air conditioned bedrooms plus meeting/conference facilities for up to 120 delegates. The hotel offers a fully-equipped health and leisure club with gymnasium, swimming pool and sauna. Book on-line or call 0871 942 9043 www.hihullmarinahotel.co.uk Castle Street, Hull, HU1 2BX

ORESOME Oresome is a unique and vibrant jewellery gallery and workshop situated in Hull’s creative quarter. Highly experienced and skilled Jewellers Nicola Fidell Chapman and Victoria Prince have over 45 years experience within the jewellery industry. Nicola and Victoria undertake commissions and repairs on the premises, as well as creating their own individual designs. Oresome run courses to suit all abilities, from Make Your Own Wedding Ring Courses to monthly Taster Days. T: 01482 213881 E: [email protected] www.oresomegallery.com 1 Humber Street, The Fruit Market, Hull HU1 1TG

GUIDED WALKS OF HULL’S FASCINATING STUDIO ELEVEN GALLERY OLD TOWN. Studio Eleven Art Gallery is situated in Hulls Cultural Fruit Market quarter. Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays at 2pm; Sundays at 11am from Tourist We are a contemporary art gallery specializing in changing exhibitions of Information, City Hall. £3-50. April - October inclusive. No need to book, painting, printmaking and ceramics by professional artists from across the UK. just turn up! Eleven also offers creative artist led workshops for artists and beginners in a A leisurely stroll along cobbled streets, past beautiful buildings as wide range of printmaking, ceramic and painting areas. we discover Hull’s amazing history and bright future. We are open Friday to Sunday 11am to 4pm. Group packages and bookings arranged by request. T: 01482 229600 E: [email protected] Other walks of Hull and Beverley available. www.studioeleven.co.uk Contact: Paul Schofield - T: 01482 878535 Studio Eleven, 11 Humber Street, The Fruit Market, Hull HU1 1TG www.tourhull.com 34, Roborough Close, Hull HU7 4RW

THE MISSION The red-brick Seaman’s Mission comes complete with a spire and stained glass windows. The interior is light, airy and comfortable, and includes further reminders of the venue’s religious past in the decor, fixtures and fittings. There is a wealth of comfortable seating, ranging from cosy armchairs to secluded booths. A variety of drinks are offered alongside a food menu of classic pub grub. T: 01482 221187 11-13 Posterngate, Hull HU1 2JN