poured in in the aftermath were used to build a new port, the basis of which is still in use today. The local museum in the centre of town documents the disaster in a variety of ways, including a beautifully made tapestry.
The pretty town is picture perfect and has its fair share of amusements. Coastal walks along the 90 metre craggy cliffs are unsurprisingly generous with their views, as long as you’re willing to share with the local population of skuas, puffins, shags and fulmars.

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HULL

Großbritannien

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Hull – or Kingston upon Hull as it is properly known – is located on the River Hull, 25 miles from the North Sea on the north east coast of England. It is one of the major cities in Yorkshire,or “God’s Own County” as it is more poetically known. With such a heady moniker, Hull has a lot to live up to.
Until recently, the city itself wouldn’t have won any beauty contests. An industrial town and main fishing port for England’s east coast, the city was near destroyed in WWII and the post Blitz architecture can leave a little to be desired. However, the city was designated as Capital of Culture in 2017, and this gave Hull the boost it needed to restore its neglected historic buildings and create a thriving, modern waterfront. The historic Old Town is now a hidden gem in the city, with cobbled streets and elegant Georgian and Edwardian buildings.
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