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Admin History:

The Unitarian Church has its roots in the Presbyterian movement. The earliest date for the congregations that became the Hull Unitarian Church is 1640. The first building they used, in Bowlalley Lane, was constructed around the early 1690s. This was rebuilt in 1803. The move to Park Street came in 1881 and the present building dates from 1977. The Society for the Reformation of Manners was made up of members of the congregation concerned over of the moral and social welfare of Hull's inhabitants

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Sermon sheets (c.1845) Wills, deeds and agreements from the Hull Unitarian Church deed box (1691-1880), Minutes, accounts, ledgers, pewage lists and other documents (1697-1937), Committee minute books (29 Jun 1932-21 Dec 1941; 4 Jan 1942-4 Dec 1956; 2 Jan 1957-9 Sep 1966; 7 Oct 1966-19 Sep 1975; 18 Nov 1975-16 Oct 1985): Reports presented at the Annual Meeting (1897-1948, with gaps); Women's Friendly Society Minutes (Jan 1966-25 Sep 1978) and attendance register , with addresses of some members (5 Jan 1948-1 Mar 1962): Subscription register (1930-1967); Service figures (1970-1976): File of miscellaneous items (1924-1990); Illustrated volume of The Unitarian Chapels of Yorkshire (c. 1903)