In the late 70s-early 80s I worked on barges taking timber, steel, animal feedstuffs grain and gravel to and from hull. watched them build the barrier, and with most people thought it was a waste of money to protect a load of deralict victorian warehouses, and was disgusted because it meant an end to a lot of water bourne trade, and seagoing coasters wouldn't be able to reverse up the river Hull (an amazing sight) because the wouldn't fit under the barrier . Last year went back for the 1st time in about 15 years, still cold and wet, but what a lot of money there is there now. Most of the places, and pubs I knew have either gone or become trendy