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Beverley Minster
One of the great glories of English religious architecture, Beverley Minster is the most impressive church in the country that is not a cathedral. Construction began in 1220 – it was the third church to be built on this site, the first dating from the 7th century – and continued for two centuries, spanning the Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular periods of the Gothic style.
The soaring lines of the exterior are imposing, but it is inside that the charm and beauty lie. The 14th-century north aisle is lined with original stone carvings, mostly of musicians. Indeed, much of our know- ledge of early musical instruments comes from these images. You'll also see goblin…
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The Deep
Hull's biggest tourist attraction is The Deep, a vast aquarium housed in a colossal, an- gular building that appears to lunge above the muddy waters of the Humber like a giant shark's head. Inside it's just as dramatic, with echoing commentaries and computer-generated interactive displays that guide you through the formation of the oceans and the evolution of sea life. The largest aquarium is 10m deep, filled with sharks, stingrays and colourful coral fishes, with moray eels draped over rocks like scarves of iridescent slime. A glass elevator plies up and down inside the tank, though you'll get a better view by taking the stairs. Don't miss the cafe on the very top floor…
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Wilberforce House
Next door to the Streetlife Transport Museum, attractive, Georgian Wilberforce House (1639) was the birthplace in 1759 of the antislavery crusader William Wilberforce. It covers the history of slavery and the campaign against it - a major renovation saw its closure through 2006 but it reopened early in 2007.
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St Mary's
Doomed to play second fiddle to the mother church, St Mary's is a glorious church, built in stages between 1120 and 1530. In the North Choir Aisle look out for a carving (c 1330) thought to have inspired Lewis Carroll's White Rabbit. The West Front is considered one of England's finest (early 15th century).
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King William III Statue
Near the Art Nouveau gents toilets is the King William III Statue. It was erected in 1734 in honour of William of Orange, who besides being king also has the distinction of introducing England to gin, which he brought from his native Holland. The statue's proximity to the toilet is pure coincidence.
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Venn
Modern British cuisine in all its cool, posh guises hits Hull and - guess what? - sticks nicely. This trendy brasserie serves fancy sandwiches, pizzas and salads, while the more upmarket upstairs restaurant goes to town with dishes like leg and saddle of local rabbit with Parma ham…gorgeous.
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Holy Trinity Church
At the heart of the Old Town, Holy Trinity Church is a magnificent 15th-century building with a striking central tower, and a long, tall, unified interior worthy of a cathedral. It features huge areas of windows, built to keep the weight of the walls down as the soil here is unstable.
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Cerutti 2
The only restaurant of note in town is unusually positioned inside the old waiting room of the train station. Italian dishes of all kinds are on offer, without the seafood leanings of its sister restaurant in Hull. Attached is the 'C' Horse Delicatessen, perfect for takeout meals.
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Streetlife Transport Museum
The well-preserved High St has some eclectic museums. The Streetlife Transport Museum has re-created 1930s streets, all sorts of historic vehicles to get on and off, and a pleasant garden.
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Maritime Museum
The dusty-feeling but interesting Maritime Museum, in the former dock offices (1871), celebrates Hull's long maritime traditions, and includes some daunting whale skeletons.
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Art Nouveau Gents Toilets
Moving to some more prosaic architectural treasures, southeast of the church are some famous rare Art Nouveau gents toilets that have been relieving the pressure since 1902.
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Lamp
One of the more modern watering holes in town, with DJs, cocktails, a plush atmosphere and all the other devices to attract the beautiful kids.
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Hull Truck Theatre
Home to acclaimed playwright John Godber, who made his name with gritty comedies Bouncers and Up'n'Under (he is one of the most-performed playwrights in the English-speaking world), Hull Truck presents a lively program of drama, comedy and Sunday jazz. It's just northwest of the Old Town.
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Museums
Hull has a remarkable collection of city-run museums . All share the same phone number and opening hours and are free unless otherwise stated.
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White Horse Inn
Also known as Nellie's, this lovely, dimly lit place has rambling rooms, open fires and tables outside. There's regular live music and poetry.
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Hull & East Riding Museum
The Hull & East Riding Museum traces local history from Roman times to the present, with new Anglo-Saxon, medieval and geology galleries.
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Welly Club
The East Riding's top nightclub offers two venues – the mainstream Welly:One (which hosts Shuffle, the regular Saturday night dance club) and the more alternative Welly:Two (more house, techno, drum and bass). First Friday of the month is the famed Déjà vu house night, while Thursday is indie rock.
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Cerruti
Hull's best Italian restaurant is an attractive spot that specialises - unsurprisingly - in seafood.
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Hull New Theatre
A traditional regional theatre hosting popular drama, concerts and musicals.
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Arctic Corsair
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