A historic dockside
This area was once a working dock, busy with ships and traders from around the world.
Princes Dock Street in Hull is a historic former dockside with an important story to tell, rooted in the city’s rise as a major maritime centre.
Located beside what was once Princes Dock, the street served a busy waterfront where cargo ships, warehouses, and dock workers played a vital role in Hull’s trading success during the 19th and early 20th centuries. As the docks evolved and commercial shipping moved elsewhere, the area transitioned from heavy industry to renewal.
Today, Princes Dock Street reflects this transformation, combining traces of its working dockland past with modern development, offices, and waterfront spaces that celebrate Hull’s proud maritime heritage.
