Hull and the sea
The Humber estuary links the rivers of Yorkshire and the East Midlands with the North Sea. Hull developed as an important port where the River Hull meets the Humber. Products from the surrounding area were exported to northern Europe, and raw materials of the Baltic region, mainly timber, were imported into England. It continued to grow with more and more docks being established and trade thriving.
This section of our website illustrates Hull's connection with the sea by exploring the museum collections ranging from archaeological finds to artwork.