Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Uncategorized > How did hull get the name Kingston Upon Hull?

How did hull get the name Kingston Upon Hull?

Answer:
The town was originally named wyke on Hull, after the archbishiop of york john wyke and the local river was called the river Hull.

in 1299 the king granted the town a royal charter and became known as Kings town on the river hull

Or Kingston upon Hull as it is officially known now.
First answer by Marklucky7. Last edit by Marklucky7. Contributor trust: 0 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

Can you answer these Uncategorized questions?

What does rising action mean in literary terms? Answer it!
How many watts do you need for a counter top cooking eye to use a pressure cooker? Answer it!
Is England in Ontario? Answer it!
Why does candy look to slim to decide if his dog should be shot or not? Answer it!
What role does Canada play in the D- Day invasion? Answer it!

Relevant answers:

Related topics:

Home

Featured topics:

Local Businesses

Answer these

How old is the National Library of Australia?
In: Australian Capital Territory and Canberra
Answer it!
What is the function of hard disk scanner?
In: Tablets and Handheld Computers
Answer it!
What time is the acorn festival in animal crossing wild world?
In: Nintendo DS
Answer it!
What is the unlock code on world of zoo?
In: Mobile Phones
Answer it!
» more

Featured guides

» More