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Prior to the construction of Hull's network of docks, the river Hull or 'Haven' was where ships had loaded and unload their cargos since the mid-13th century. On 19th October 1775 work began on Hull's first dock. Simply known as 'The Dock' it opened 22 September 1778. It later became known as the Old Dock owing to additional docks being constructed. These included the Humber Dock, which was begun in 1807 and opening to shipping in 1809, whilst Junction Dock opened in 1829. The 'Old Dock' was re-named in honour Queen Victoria's visit to Hull in 1854 when it was named Queen's Dock, now Queen's Gardens.

In 1845 work began on Victoria Dock. Railway Dock opened in June 1846. Albert Dock opened in July 1869, whilst William Wright Dock opened May 1873. St. Andrew's Dock opened September 1883, though it became simply known as 'Fish Dock' but with the demise of Hull's fishing industry it closed in 1975. It is now home to the St. Andrew's retail park.

Apart from Victoria Dock, all of Hull's Docks lay to the west of the river Hull. However, Alexandra Dock became the second dock built on the eastern side of Hull, opening in July 1885. In June 1914 King George Dock, opened. King George Dock is perhaps best known for the roll on-roll off North Sea Ferry Service sailing between Hull and Rotterdam. It was Hull's third dock built on the eastern side of the river Hull. It was also Hull's final dock to be constructed.

Sometimes overlooked, Riverside Quay opened in 1907. Fronting the River Humber, Riverside Quay was used for their quick handling of vessels on overnight runs to and from the continent, mainly carrying passengers and perishable goods. It perhaps is best known as the place in which migrants disembarked at Hull who then went by train to Liverpool to join the Ocean Liners for the journey to America.

For more information on the history of Hull Docks visit: https://www.hullhistorycentre.org.uk/research/research-guides/history-hull-docks.aspx

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Series of photographs showing mainly Hull Docks, bomb damage and later redevelopmnent. Some images relate to Grimsby, Immingham and Goole pre-war. These can be found amongst C DITK/2/1.