Paul Chrystal: Chrystal, P: 111 Places in Hull That You Shouldn't Miss, Flexibler Einband

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History, ancient pubs, architecture, crazy shops and bridges to die for – this book takes you on a tour of the best that Hull, and nearby Beverley, have to offer.

Hull is one of the great cities of Britain, redolent as it is of intriguing history and magnificent architecture that reflects the city’s peerless maritime tradition and its role in the modern world. The inspirational Humber Bridge is perhaps the most famous and symbolic of Hull’s buildings, encapsulating as it does the city’s reputation for reaching out to the wider world, both in the past as a leading maritime city and today in its strong links with the rest of Europe. Discover fascinating museums covering transport, slavery, the maritime legacy and the story of Hull from earliest times. Learn about the monuments to the abolition of slavery and the exploitation of immigrants. Be inspired by the splendor and majesty of Beverly and Hull minsters. Gaze in awe at the grandeur of the Humber Bridge. Follow the Hull life of Philip Larkin or stroll round the Reckitt Garden Village. This book takes you on a tour of the best that Hull, and nearby Beverley, have to offer.