All Yours
The Avenues and Alleyways.
by MikeCovell
about 1 year ago
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Historical Hull
Last updated about 1 year ago.
Kingston upon Hull was once one of the busiest ports in the world, if not the busiest. Commercial properties and dwellings often sat shoulder to shoulder, and the city was a warren of dark alleyways and entries.
Nowadays, much of these have gone, but a small handful survive. Armed with my camera, I went on a journey to find some of Hull’s Hidden Avenues and Alleyways.
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The street used to lead to the Royal Ampithetre, which, by 1847 had been renamed "Queens Theatre". Sadly, it closed in 1869 and was partially demolished to make way for the Theatre Royal in 1871.
Although it is quite central, it is rare to see anyone down there.
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Posterngate means "Back Gate" or "Other Gate", which meant that this was another way into the City of Hull.
The entire stretch of road from Posterngate to Church side was known locally as "Old Kirk Lane"
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In 1923 Peter de Campania was the Royal Commissioner of Hull and as such this street was named "Champagne street".
In later years it was re-named "Hutchinson’s Lane" although no one knows why!
By the 14th Century it was re-named "Daggard Lane" and was later shortened to "Dagger Lane"
One belief is that Daggers were either made or sold down here!
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Still on Dagger Lane, we are at the doorway of the "Society Hotel"
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Prince Street is one of Hull’s last Georgian streets and as such is a popular spot for tourists, and photographers. It was to be named "King street", "Queen street" and it was finally decided to name it Prince street after the future Prince, George IV.
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One final shot of the Society Hotel, before we leave to walk down Prince Street.
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The view of Prince street past the Georgian houses towards the arch at Market Place.
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Looking back from the arch along Prince street. it is amazing to see the houses so close to the cobbles, and it is not hard to imagine what it must have been like, to live in an area such as this.
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Named after King George III, this was a street created as part of the 18th Century town improvement plan. The grounds of Holy Trinity Church would have reached this street, and several plague victims are buried under what was once the Market square!
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This entry led to Duncan’s Place, named after Duncan’s Arm’s Public House which once stood on Manor street.
Parliment street was built to enable ease of passage from the Dock to Whitefriaregate. It replaced several slums such as "Mug-house entry" and "Dog-house entry". As an act of Parliment in 1795 enabled the works, the street adopted the name.
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Named after the Manor House, once occupied by the De La Pole family. The street was designed abd built in the 18th century by R. C. Broadley.
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The entry to Cook’s Buildings from Alfred Gelder Street. The little entry is known locally as "The Passage" but if you look at the entry at Bowlalley Lane end, you can see the name in stone!
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Looking back towards Alfred Gelder street, which was built in 1901 to honour local architect and Mayor of Hull (1898-1903).
Initially the street was known as Broadley street, but this was demolished to make way for the wider and much longer street we see today.
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Looking towards the Bowlalley lane entry.
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Again looking towards the Bowlalley lane entry.
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The entry from Bowlalley lane, note the stone work on the floor naming the passage.
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Entry to Ye Olde White Hart from Bowlalley Lane, known as "White Hart Entry"
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Entry to Ye Olde White Hart from Silver street, known as "White Hart Entry"
Silver street was named in the 17th century after the highly respected silversmiths of the city. The street was once named "Aldgate" which was a medieval street including "Whitefriaregate", "Silver street", and "Scale Lane"!
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Initially named "Bishopgate" which included "Bishops Lane", which sits across Lowgate. It later became known as "Denton Lane" and later "Bowling Alley Lane". It takes it’s name from the medieval bowling lanes whoch were used by the monks! (And people think Land of Green Ginger is a bit strange!)
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To the left we see the entry to Winters alley, to the right Manor street.
Numerous reasons why the street is named Land of Green Ginger, so I will let your imagination run wild!
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Taken from Lowgate, this is "Spread Eagle Entry", which was named after the Public House which stood down here. It was sadly demolished to make way for "Hepworth Arcade"!
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Another entry off Lowgate, this time to "Ye Olde Blue Bell", which is said to have been named after the winning prize in a local farming competition!
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Named after medieval merchants known as "The Scale Family" and currently housing the oldest building in Hull!
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Lowgate looking towards St. Mary’s Church. Lowgate was the back street to Hull’s High street, hence Low and High. The street has had other names including, "Low Market Gate", and "Market Gate"
The term "Gate" used in conjuction with a street name does not mean the street was gated, but is Norse "Gata" meaning "Street".
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Bowlalley lane from Lowgate.
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The Archbishop of York had property along this narrow lane, and the name stuck! It is one of my fave streets in the whole of Hull, and is what makes our city so unique.
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Initially named "Aton Street" after the Aton family, a bunch a land owners in the middle ages. It takes it’s current name from St. Mary’s, which was initially a chapel of ease.
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Exchange Alley from Lowgate. The door is usually closed, on seeing it open I had to pay it a visit.
The alley is also known as "Exchange Court", taking it’s name from the "The Exchange and news Rooms" which opened in 1794!
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Looking into Exchange alley/court.
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In Exchange alley/ court looking out towards Lowgate.
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View of houses along Bishop Lane.
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View of Bishop Lane from High street towards Lowgate.
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Formed a part of the much longer Church Lane, which led onto North Church Side via Lowgate.
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A lovely looking warehouse sitting on High Street. This would have been prime real estate due to it’s proximity to the River Hull but now, sadly, it’s empty.
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Hull’s main medieval street, (Heah Gata" or High street. The street lines follow the River Hull which was the life of the city. The street was much longer but the construction of Alfred Gelder street meant it was cut in two! Little High street stands at the far end.
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Scale Lane staith.
A staith was basically a landing place or an elevated staging upon a wharf for discharging produce onto awaiting transport.
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Entry off High street into a bonding house. Most have been turned into flats and commercial properties.
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This entry led to a Smithy and Cooperage, and was built with horse and carriage in mind!
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As none of the locations are labled, or mapped, it is hard to pinpoint or name!
This is another staith from High street to the River Hull!
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This entry is under what is now the Humberside Fire buildings. Again it leads to the River Hull from High street.
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The warehouse and bonding houses are all modernised and refurbished, to alter their usage and create waterside accomadation.
When these were built, it was not uncommon for workers to live inside!
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Another view of the same building.
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Looking back towards High Street from the Entry.
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This one was locked, which stopped me exploring, but the gated entrance allowed a sneaky shot!
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Another unnamed entry leading towards the River Hull.
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Looking back towards High Street.
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Detailed plaque on Bonding Warehouse giving the date "1829" and the name "Walker".
They were spaced at intervals along the walls, and I believe they were installed as a building measure.
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I love the fact that amid all the tall buildings there are small dwellings still in exsistance! These red doors were the only colour among the brickwork and cobbles!
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Chapel lane from Chapel lane staith.
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Chapel lane staith from High street.
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Georgian Houses along High street.
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"Union Three Crane Wharf" off High street.
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High street from Alfred Gelder street.
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Named after the Blaydes family, who were prominent merchants in the 18th century. Blaydes house can be seen just off to the left.
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High street towards Dock Office Row. This section is somethimes reffered to as "Little High street".
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Dry Dock, used by the Blaydes Family.
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Queen’s Dock Basin, which was the entrance to "The Old Dock". It was later named "Queen’s Dock" after Queen Victoria visted in 1854. Queen’s Dock was filled in, in 1935 and is now commonly known as "Queen’s Gardens"
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Another view of the crane on Queen’s Dock Basin.
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Standing on the spot where the old Dock Gates would have been!
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Standing at the Dock Gates, looking along Dock Office Row to the Offices. The building is undergoing renovation.
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Buildings along Dock Office Row which look largely unchanged, and all the better for it!
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A grand building, sitting guard over another Dry Dock!
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The aforementioned building had it’s rear gates open, so I took the opportunity to take a picture of the Dry Dock at the North End of Dock Office Row.
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New North Bridge House can be seen in the distance. It will soon be joined by a new construction taking place next to North Bridge.
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The instantly recognisable New North Bridge House dominates the view over the River Hull.
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The following is a communication from George Hindley, all the way from Tasmania, regarding "The Red Doors"
Hi Mike Just finished looking “Avenues and Alleyways” . In a word Excellent!! Flicked the pictures across my (Australian) wife’s office in Hobart and asked her to guess the location. After 3 trips to Hull she did quite well. She LOVES the old Town. The Red doors picture brings back memories when I worked for E.E.Sharpe in the sail-loft opposite (now Sail Makers pub.) The first red door led directly to a set of stairs at the top of which stores were kept. They also had an oil store down (Bishops lane I think) where we repaired old tarpaulins with a palm and needle. Have been in Tasmania for over 35 years but still love the history of the old Dart. Once again Mike love your work Regards George in Tasmania
Thank you George for such wonderful feedback, and allowing me to post it on the site.
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