Seven Seas Fish Trail in Hull
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Dominated by Queen Victoria’s statue, this square is considered the city’s center.
6 minFormerly a working dock, this site now hosts aquatic events throughout the year.
3 minOne of Hull’s most attractive areas, this square showcases the city’s development.
3 minFormerly the site of two docks, Hull’s marina is now a popular leisure area.
3 minThe fish sculpture branded into the pier depicts the umber, also called the grayling.
4 minThis area was the heart of the city for centuries, with ships docking here daily.
2 minThis is Hull’s oldest street and home to the city’s museum quarter.
3 minNamed for a prominent architect, this street features several notable buildings.
2 minThe courtyard here is reminiscent of a bygone era when such places were more common.
2 minFormerly the site of a priory, this street now features retail outlets & restaurants.
2 minThe Hull tour follows the route of the famous Fish Trail, originally created in 1992 by the artist Gordon Young. 41 pieces of sculpture made from traditional materials make up this impressive piece of public art. The trail of sculptures is representing the actual size of fish with life size pieces, from a tiny anchovy to a 10ft ray. The artist's sense of humour surfaces with the placing of a plaice in the market place, an electric eel outside the electricity sub station and a shark outside a bank...
You will follow this series of fish sculptures around the streets of Hull, gaining an insight into the area and the workings of a modern working port.
This audio version was produced with Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, the local tourist information body.