Historic Kingston upon Hull
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Kingston upon Hull from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover Kingston upon Hull's listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Kingston upon Hull's most significant historic sites, curated from the National Heritage List for England.
Castle Buildings
Kingston upon Hull
Offices of steamship owners and brokers, 1900, by B S Jacobs of Kingston upon Hull. Mellow red brick with ashlar dressings, slate roof.
Earl de Grey Public House
Kingston upon Hull
Public house, probably early-mid C19 with later alterations. Rendered brick with faience ground floor of circa 1913, slate roof. Three-storeys.
Hull Castle, South Blockhouse and part of late 17th centu…
Kingston upon Hull
The increasing use of gunpowder and the development of artillery from the late the monument's importance.
Former Neptune Inn and two attached houses, Numbers 10-15…
Kingston upon Hull
Former hotel and attached houses, subsequently offices, now (2020) shops, 1794-1797 by George Pycock for Hull Trinity House.
27-28 Silver Street, Hull
Kingston upon Hull
C18 buildings merged and extended with an early-C19 building range (south) into shops and residences. Further alterations from C19 to C21.
Wilberforce House Museum and Attached Garden Wall
Kingston upon Hull
Substantial town house built c1656, probably by William Catyln for the Lister family.
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Kingston upon Hull
Anglican Church. 1957-58 by Francis Johnson. Neo-Georgian and Scandinavian style.
Middleton Hall and associated Chapel, and Larkin Building…
Kingston upon Hull
Principal university hall (Middleton Hall) and non-denominational Chapel, and Faculty of Arts building (Larkin Building).
30-33 Whitefriargate, Hull
Kingston upon Hull
Four late-C18 houses, now shops and offices, remodelled in late C19 with late-C20 and early-C21 alterations.
Three Ships Mural
Kingston upon Hull
The Three Ships mosaic mural, attached to 32-38 Jameson Street, Hull is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: as an example of the...
Roman Catholic Church of St Charles Borromeo with attache…
Kingston upon Hull
Roman Catholic church opened 1829, enlarged 1835, modified 1894.
Former Trinity House Buoy Shed
Kingston upon Hull
Former buoy shed, 1901 to designs by David Christie for the Corporation of the Trinity House, Hull. C20 alterations.
University of Hull Venn Building
Kingston upon Hull
University Administration Building. 1927. By WA Forsyth & Partners. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Former Hull Banking Company Bank, 32 Silver Street
Kingston upon Hull
Former bank, now (2022) cafe and bar, built between 1869 and 1870 by William Botterill, altered in late C20.
Statue of William Wilberforce in Garden of Wilberforce House
Kingston upon Hull
Statue of William Wilberforce, situated in the garden at the front of the Wilberforce House Museum (q.v).
Wilberforce Monument
Kingston upon Hull
Commemorative monument, standing on the east side of Wilberforce Drive. 1834-8, by W. H. Clark of Leeds; the builders were Messrs Myers and Wilson.
40-44 Whitefriargate, Hull
Kingston upon Hull
Former Marks and Spencer department store, 1931, designed by Norman Jones Sons and Rigby of Southport, extended in 1938 by the same architects.
Standidge Buildings
Kingston upon Hull
Warehouses and offices, built 1884 for Matthew Whitfield, wholesale grocer. Converted into a mineral water works, c1900.
University of Hull Cohen Building
Kingston upon Hull
University of Hull Earth Sciences Building. 1928. By WA Forsyth & Partners. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Hepworth's Arcade
Kingston upon Hull
Shopping arcade, of 1894, by Gelder and Kitchen, with mid- and late-C20 alterations.
Statue of William de-la-Pole
Kingston upon Hull
Statue, 1870 sculpted by William D Keyworth Jnr. Read the official list entry to find out more.
32 Pearson Park
Kingston upon Hull
Semi-detached house. 1892-1893. Orange brick mainly in English bond, orange roof tiles. The left-hand semi-detached house (no.
Former Union Bank of York, 1 and 3 Trinity House Lane
Kingston upon Hull
The former Union Bank of York, 1 and 3 Trinity House Lane, of around 1895 and designed by William Warlow Gwyther of London, is listed at Grade II for...
4-6 Whitefriargate, Hull
Kingston upon Hull
Former Smith’s bank and adjoining houses, now shops, of 1829-1830, by Charles Mountain Junior, with C20 alterations. Classical styling.
Gulbenkian Centre, University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull
Drama teaching centre incorporating a fully adaptable theatre. 1967-9 by Peter Moro for the University of Hull’s Department of Drama.
Former National Westminster Bank
Kingston upon Hull
Former National Provincial Bank, built around 1907, by Dunn and Watson of London. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Conservancy Buildings
Kingston upon Hull
Post Office, then offices. 1843 by the architect William Foale with an 1847 extension by Foale.
Nos 365-371 Holderness Road
Kingston upon Hull
Terrace of four houses. 1888 to designs by (William) Alfred Gelder. Orange brick, slate roofs. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Beverley Gate and adjacent archaeological remains forming…
Kingston upon Hull
The remains of the medieval town gate which was barred to Charles I on 23rd April 1642, an event leading up to the outbreak of the English Civil War.
Former Park Avenue Industrial School for Girls and Bounda…
Kingston upon Hull
Industrial School for Girls, opened in 1888, designed by William Botterill and John Bilson for the Hull School Board.
Pair of K8 Telephone Kiosks, Princes Avenue at junction w…
Kingston upon Hull
K8 telephone kiosk. Designed by Bruce Martin and introduced from 1968. Read the official list entry to find out more.
K8 Telephone Kiosk, Beech Avenue, Hull
Kingston upon Hull
K8 telephone kiosk. Designed by Bruce Martin and introduced from 1968.
Sports Centre, University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull
University sports centre, 1963-65 to a design by Peter Womersley; architect in charge Paul Jones; structural engineers Ove Arup and Partners; c1967...
62-64 King Edward Street
Kingston upon Hull
Street frontage, built 1902, by Gelder & Kitchen of Hull for the Waltham Street Methodist Central Hall.
Former Burton's Department Store and Offices, Numbers 34-…
Kingston upon Hull
Former Burton’s Department store and offices, 1936, by the company architects of Montagu Burton, with late-C20 alterations.
Historic Kingston upon Hull through time
The National Heritage List for England contains hundreds of details about buildings and places, including the periods in which they were built and the uses they've had over the years. Explore how your local area has changed through time.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanantly altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanantly altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Kingston upon Hull
Historic aerial photography shows the growth and changes in England's urban and rural landscapes, revealing secrets that are impossible to see from the ground.
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City Hall, Queen's Dock and environs, Kingston upon Hull, 1924
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City Hall, Kingston upon Hull, 1965
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The Eagle Oil Mills and Waterloo Mills, Kingston upon Hull, 1923
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The John M Hamilton & Co Ltd Sculcoates Bridge Works, the River Hull and environs, Kingston upon Hull, 1947
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The Guildhall alongside Queen's Dock, Kingston upon Hull, 1924
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Queen's Gardens and environs, Kingston upon Hull, 1952
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Paragon Square and the city centre, Kingston upon Hull, 1924
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Queen's Gardens and the city centre, Kingston upon Hull, 1950
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Prince's Dock and the city centre, Kingston upon Hull, 1925
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Prince's Dock and Humber Dock, Kingston upon Hull, 1952
Historic England Archive images of Kingston upon Hull
The Historic England Archive holds and cares for over 15 million images, from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Kingston upon Hull's past.
John Laing Collection
Bransholme, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 17 Apr 1989
The interior of the community courtyard seating area beneath the glazed barrel vaulted ceiling at Perronet Thompson School
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Kingston Upon Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 1890 - 1910
The interior of Holy Trinity Church, looking east across the nave
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 1904 - 1940
GENERAL VIEW
John Laing Collection
Bransholme, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 17 Apr 1989
A view of Perronet Thompson School from the south east
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 15 Jun 1927
People crossing the road in front of a tram on the corner King Edward Street and Savile Street, with the London Midland Scottish Railway office on the...
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 1900 - 1909
GENERAL VIEW BESIDE THE LAKE
John Laing Collection
Bransholme, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 17 Apr 1989
A view of Perronet Thompson School from the north west
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 1900 - 1930
GENERAL VIEW LOOKING ACROSS THE LAKE TOWARDS THE BANDSTAND
John Laing Collection
Bransholme, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 17 Apr 1989
The interior of the sports hall at Perronet Thompson School with nets set up for cricket practice, showing the glazed barrel vaulted ceiling
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 1900 - 1940
VIEW LOOKING ACROSS TO THE RUINS
John Laing Collection
Bransholme, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 17 Apr 1989
The interior of the gymnasium at Perronet Thompson School showing the glazed barrel vaulted ceiling
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Date created: 1900 - 1905
VIEW LOOKING ACROSS THE LAKE
Stories about heritage in Kingston upon Hull
Historic England publishes news, blogs, videos and podcasts celebrating England's heritage. Discover the stories we have about Kingston upon Hull.
Rare Phone Boxes Listed
Mentions K8 Telephone Kiosk, Boulevard, Hull, Pair of K8 Telephone Kiosks, Princes Avenue at junction with Park Grove, Hull, K8 Telephone Kiosk, Beech Avenue, Hull
Nine rare K8 phone boxes in Hull have been listed at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England.
Public Artworks Protected With New Listings
Mentions Three Ships Mural
A tiled mural by Gyula Bajó and two murals by innovative sculptor William Mitchell in Stevenage and Birmingham have been listed at Grade II.
Explore your social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about heritage in their local area.
Wilberforce House Museum, Kingston Upon Hull
Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)
This house in the High Street was built around 1656, probably by William Catlyn for the Lister family.
Wilberforce House Museum, Kingston Upon Hull
Two K6 Telephone Kiosks, Kingston Upon Hull
Period: 1930s (1930 - 1938)
These two K6 telephone kiosks stood either side of the right entrance at the Head Post Office. This design dates from 1935.
Two K6 Telephone Kiosks, Kingston Upon Hull
The Hull Charterhouse, Kingston Upon Hull
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
The Hull Charterhouse was founded by the eminent merchant Michael de la Pole in 1384.
The Hull Charterhouse, Kingston Upon Hull
The Exchange, Lowgate, Kingston Upon Hull
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This building was a centre for Hull's commercial life when it was built in 1866 for the Hull Exchange Company.
The Exchange, Lowgate, Kingston Upon Hull
Swimming Baths, Beverley Road, Kingston Upon Hull
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
These swimming baths date from 1903-05. They were designed by A E White, City Engineer.
Swimming Baths, Beverley Road, Kingston Upon Hull
Stepney Board School, Beverley Road, Kingston Upon Hull
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Stepney school is dated 1886 and was designed by William Botterill in a Queen Anne style.
Stepney Board School, Beverley Road, Kingston Upon Hull
Statue of William Wilberforce, Kingston Upon Hull
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This Commemorative statue of William Wilberforce stands in the garden of Wilberforce House in the High Street.
Statue of William Wilberforce, Kingston Upon Hull
St Nicholas School, Kingston Upon Hull
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This school was built around 1897 in a Renaissance style. It provided education for orphan children in the Newland Homes.
St Nicholas School, Kingston Upon Hull
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