2016

TA1028 : Victoria Pier, Kingston upon Hull

taken 9 years ago, near to Kingston Upon Hull, England

Victoria Pier, Kingston upon Hull
Victoria Pier, Kingston upon Hull
Mid-19th century pier, the principal public viewpoint for the Humber estuary. In the background, The Deep subquarium, Tower Street.
The Deep aquarium, Kingston upon Hull

The Deep, a public aquarium, built 2000-01, designed by Sir Terry Farrell, opened to the public March 2002. Voted best family attraction in Kingston upon Hull in 2013.

Further reading:
The Deep: LinkExternal link
Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Visit Hull: LinkExternal link

Victoria Pier, Kingston upon Hull

Corporation Pier, constructed in 1810, was parallel to the mainland but not directly connected to it. It was converted to a T-shaped pier in 1847. It was the terminus of the Hull to New Holland ferry, initially run by the Manchester Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway and later by the LNER and British Rail, until the service ended in 1981 due to the opening of the Humber Bridge. It was renamed Victoria Pier in 1854 in honour of Queen Victoria consequential of her visit to the town. A railway booking office, latterly named Hull Victoria Pier, was established here circa 1849 by the MS&LR, and closed on 25 June 1981 with the cessation of the ferry service. The pier has been altered several times. A floating pontoon was added in 1877 and removed in 1980; an upper Promenade was added in 1882, and removed in the mid-20th century. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link


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Photographer
Bernard Sharp   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 19 April, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 20 April, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TA 1019 2821 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:44.3184N 0:19.8531W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TA 1004 2811
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Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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