Queen's Gardens, which you can see here today, was once the location of England’s largest dock.
Sailing ships filled the dock’s edges, bound for international trade or whaling in Arctic waters. Entry to the dock was via the River Hull and brought ships right into the heart of Hull.
The dock was designed by Henry Berry from Liverpool, who was considered to be the leading dock expert in the country. He was assisted by Luke Holt, who was a resident engineer in Hull
When this dock was completed, it was simply known as The Dock. Such was the demand that Hull soon needed more docks and so this became The Old Dock.
It was finally re-named Queen's Dock after Queen Victoria visited Hull in 1854
Building of the original dock began in 1775 and finished years ahead of schedule in 1778.
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