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The history of Hull docks
How Hull's docks transformed a small town into a global maritime powerhouse.
Hull's docks helped turn a small trading town into one of Britain's most important ports. Historian Dr Robb Robinson, Honorary Research Fellow, University of Hull, traces their growth from the first dock to a vast waterfront that connected Hull to the world. Discover how trade, industry and innovation helped shape the city we know today.
Produced and edited by Gill Sennett.
Picture credit: Hull History Centre.
