We now arrive to a point just north of the city centre, where we find the site of the Hull &Barnsley Railway's Cannon Street terminus. It had been intended to extend further into the city, so the station was built of wood, as a temporary measure that became permanent.
A busy scene at Cannon Street, before the signal box closed. Passenger services ceased in 1924, with trains being diverted to Paragon.
Here's another view, clearly showing the platforms, 1930s.
By 1969, the site was derelict.
Today, Cannon Street station site has been redeveloped and the only things remaining are the station gates.
Not far away, on Wincolmlee, facing the River Hull is an excellent boozer, the Whalebone. Back in 2003 it even had its own brewery. Sadly, the landlord, shown here, is no longer with us.
The River Hull is navigable, so bridges have to lift in order that vessels can safely pass under. This one seems to be permanently open, as the factory it served is closed.
The river, even today, is busy with commercial traffic......
......but it used to be even busier!
From the River Hull, there was a lock leading into Queens Dock, right in the heart of the city.
Queens Dock was later filled in, to become Queens Gardens. I'm informed that old buses were used as part of the infill. It would be interesting to dig them up!
Between Queens Dock and Princes Dock is the City Hall, where trams from all part of Hull converged.
Today, many of the city's bus routes serve the City Hall, on their way to and from the Interchange at Paragon station.
Opposite is what remains of Princes Dock, seen here in 1911.
Two more views of Princes Dock, when still in commercial use.
Today, Princes Dock is mainly used by pleasure craft, but there are a couple of historic vessels kept here.
Facing Princes Dock is a fine new pub, with a range of real beers. Furley & Co. is its name.
In the next post, we'll look at Hull's other inner docks, the mouth of the River Hull, the ferries and the old town.
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