Ten Fascinating Facts

Researched 10 October 2026 · A growing community archive

Before the street

The land where Hessle Road stands was once marshland known as Myton Carr.

Its earlier name

An early lane on part of today’s route was called Patrick Grounds Lane.

The docks changed everything

Albert Dock opened in 1869, helping drive the growth of Hull’s fishing community and the Hessle Road area.

Trams on Hessle Road

Electric trams began running here on 5 July 1899, replacing the horse-tram service.

From local roots to world fame

Amy Johnson was born at 154 St George’s Road in 1903. In 1930 she became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, in her Gipsy Moth, Jason.

The Headscarf Revolutionaries

In 1968, women from the fishing community successfully campaigned for safer conditions at sea.

Home of the Airlie Birds

Hull FC played at the Boulevard from 1895 to 2002. Their nickname comes from nearby Airlie Street.

Remembering our fishermen

The Fishermen’s Memorial at Hessle Road and Boulevard remembers those from the fishing community lost in the 1904 attack on the fleet. It was unveiled in 1906.

A pub with deep roots

The Grade II listed Vauxhall Tavern was already in existence by 1814. This is a documented latest date for its existence, rather than a confirmed opening year.

The three rivers

Tyne, Dee and Ribble streets preserve names associated with the fishing community’s older housing.

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Research sources & illustration notes

The illustrated facts focus on the main Hessle Road and directly connected neighbouring streets. The pictures are artistic interpretations of the heritage, rather than archival photographs or exact architectural records.