Hull’s Bridges (Vignette)

Ombler, Alex

Abstract

Opening paragraph:
Bridges have played a vital role in Hull’s historical and geographical development since the sixteenth century, when the defence of the prospering and strategically important port required the construction of the first bridge across the River Hull. Erected in 1541 on the orders of Henry VIII, the crossing provided better access to the newly built fortifications on the east bank of the river. The original bridge was replaced by a firmer structure, known as ‘North Bridge’, which was developed further over the next 200 years as the town increased in population, importance and as a hub of commercial maritime activity.

Citation

Ombler, A. (2017). Hull’s Bridges (Vignette). In D. Starkey, D. Atkinson, B. McDonagh, S. McKeon, & E. Salter (Eds.), Hull: Culture, History, Place. Liverpool University Press

• Online Publication Date: Apr 1, 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Deposit Date: Jun 26, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 26, 2024
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Book Title: Hull: Culture, History, Place
• ISBN: 978-1781384190
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4720085