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Britain By Car - A Motoring History

Hull

Strictly known as Kingston upon Hull, the city stands on the north bank of the Humber estuary at the mouth of the River Hull.

The name is derived from the new town laid out by King Edward I (1239-1307) on the site of an abbey previously occupied by Cistercian monks.

The City’s history is built around trade and fishing, and it is today still a port of great importance.

A 1966 Humber Imperial (left) and the Queen Mother’s 1952 Humber Super Snipe Mk III (right), © Tony Thorpe

The Humber Car Museum

A collection of Humber cars from the Rootes' period of ownership.  Although the museum is now closed, it is still possible, by prior arrangment, to see what remains of the collection (February 2020). 

Location
c/o Regalex Ltd, Dalton St, Hull HU8 8BB.

Date
1970s - 2018.

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Located in the City’s Museum Quarter, © Tony Thorpe

Streetlife Museum of Transport

A museum of local transport history, with a number of interesting motoring exhibits.

Location
High Street, Hull, HU1 1PS.

Date
1989 - present.

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