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The first plaque was erected to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. As befits a maritime city, they have a nautical appearance, with their characteristic gold ropework rim and inner circle. As well as plaques to famous people, families and events, they also mark the Old Town walls and gates, docks and other features of the city's maritime and industrial heritage. As at 2025 there were approximately 83 plaques citywide; a definitive list had been requested from the City Council but to no avail. 35 of them feature in the Blue Plaque Trail in the Old Town: Link

Postscript: The plaque relating to High Flags Mill, No. 192 Wincolmlee appears to have disappeared. Fortunately, a photo survives in 'Hull Camera 1964-1991' by Ted Tuxworth, p. 74. The plaque reads: '1986 / Seed crushing is one of Hull's oldest port based industries, first recorded in 1525. HIGH FLAGS MILL (c1856) occupies a riverside site for ease of import, the industry being traditionally concentrated in the Wincolmlee area. / HULL CITY COUNCIL'

In 1860, Zachariah Pearson, a ship-owner and mayor, gifted a 27-acre site to the city to become Kingston upon Hull's first public park. Pearson's intention was to provide the 'working classes' with 'a place which they might call their own, for the purpose of health and recreation.' Pearson Park, opened 1862, was designed by James Niven, curator of Hull Botanic Garden. Features include a cast iron drinking fountain (1861) and statues of Queen Victoria (installed 1861) and Prince Albert (installed 1868). A memorial to Pearson was added in 1897. A bandstand was installed in 1908. In 1912 a cupola rescued from the demolished town hall was installed in the park. Circa1930 a Victorian style conservatory was built near the lake. Late 20th century modifications include installation of fountains in the lake, and construction of a children's playground on the west edge of the park. Restoration of the entrance archway was undertaken in 2018-19.

Further information:
Wikipedia: Link
Hull History Nerd: Link

Pearson Park is an integral part of The Avenues & Pearson Park Conservation Area: The Avenues Conservation Area Appraisal: Link

The office of Mayor was established in 1332 by King Edward III; William de la Pole was the first incumbent. List in Wikipedia: Link

The office of Sheriff was established 1440 when the town was made a county corporate, sometimes known as Hullshire. The office was abolished in 1974 and revived in 2013. List in Wikipedia: Link