Kingston upon Hull

noun

the official name of Hull

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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Words nearby Kingston upon Hull

Kings River, king's scout, king's shilling, King's speech, Kingston, Kingston upon Hull, Kingston upon Thames, Kingstown, Kingsville, king's weather, Kingswood

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Example sentences from the Web for Kingston upon Hull

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
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 traders and inhabitants generally moved to Kingston-upon-Hull and other towns, as the sea forced them to seek safer quarters.
Yorkshire Painted And Described|Gordon Home
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

The charter also granted that the above places with the town itself should become the county of the town of Kingston-upon-Hull.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8|Various

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