Book : Kingston-upon-Hull
and Beverley (Explorer Maps).
Photo : Hull Docks
Photo : Voyage, Hull
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The Humber Bridge, Humber Bridge Board, Ferriby Road, Hessle,
East Yorkshire HU13 OJG. Tel: 01482 647161. The Humber Bridge
is the third longest single span suspension bridge in the world,
25 years after it was built. This beautiful structure provides
a practical link between the North and South banks of the Humber.
Since its completion in 1981 it has had more than 100 million
users. The bridge has its own park and visitor centre. www.humberbridge.co.uk.
Location: On the outskirts of Hull.
Beverley Minster is regarded
as the most impressive church in England that is not a cathedral.
Its splendid Perpendicular twin towers of the west front are
visible for miles across the wolds as you approach Beverley.
There is much to see inside, including the tomb of Lady Eleanor
Percy, dating from around 1340 and covered with a richly-decorated
canopy, regarded as one of the best surviving examples of Gothic
art. www.beverleyminster.org. About 5 miles north of Hull.
Beverley Racecourse, York Road, Beverley HU17 8QZ Tel: 01482
867488. Beverley Racecourse is situated on the historic Westwood.
With over 300 years of history, the Racecourse offers modern
facilities and really competitive racing. www.beverley-racecourse.co.uk.
About 5 miles north of Hull.
HULL CITY MUSEUMS &
ART GALLERY, (FERENS ART GALLERY), Queen Victoria Square, Hull
HU1 3RA Tel: 01482 613902. Paintings - Dutch, European and British,
16th - 20th centuries, Prints and Drawings, 16th - 20th centuries,
Sculpture, 15th - 20th centuries. Location: In the centre of
Hull.
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Photo : Hull from
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