Kingston upon Hull


noun
  1. the official name of Hull

  2. a unitary authority in NE England, in the East Riding of Yorkshire: formerly (1974–96) part of the county of Humberside. Pop: 247 900 (2003 est). Area: 71 sq km (27 sq miles)

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How to use Kingston upon Hull in a sentence

  • The traders and inhabitants generally moved to Kingston-upon-Hull and other towns, as the sea forced them to seek safer quarters.

  • The charter also granted that the above places with the town itself should become the county of the town of Kingston-upon-Hull.

  • In the year 1298, he obtained sole possession of the port and lands of Wyke, afterwards known as Kingston-upon-Hull.

    Yorkshire Battles | Edward Lamplough
  • The following ordinances were in force at Kingston-upon-Hull about 1450, and point their own moral.

    England in the Days of Old | William Andrews
  • He was member for Kingston-upon-Hull for nearly twenty years, and was buried at last at the expense of his constituents.

    Haunted London | Walter Thornbury