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Thread #118295   Message #2555921
Posted By: Sttaw Legend
03-Feb-09 - 04:58 AM
Thread Name: BS: Hull.
Subject: RE: BS: Hull.
If you haven't discovered Hull yet - what are you waiting for!! The magical and awe-inspiring experience of 'The Deep' aquarium will amaze adults and children alike, where you can walk through sub-marium tunnels where sharks literally swim over your head. Hull's choice of museums and attractions makes it one of Yorkshire's top city break destinations. The celebrated Ferens Art Gallery boasts artwork by David Hockney, Henry Moore and numerous old masters.

Clustered around Hull's centrally placed Museums Quarter are four of the city's eight free to enter exciting museums. Museum gems include Hull Maritime Museum exploring Hull's fascinating maritime and fishing industry heritage. Wilberforce House was the birthplace home of Hull's famous son, and anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce. The house is now a museum exploring Wilberforce's life and work alongside exhibits on the history of slavery.

Other Hull museum treats include the Streetlife Transport Museum, preserved ships now living history museums including the 1960s sidewindeer the Arctic Corsair and the moored Spurn Lightship in Hull's marina.

Hull's city centre shops are hard to beat, with a choice of specialist and designer fashion shops alongside big retail names.