My first time over the Humber Bridge. I usually have stunning views of the Humber Bridge and Humber Estuary on the train from Doncaster to Hull.
It’s a long time since I’ve visited Hull. Not since before lockdown. I would visit by train, but the train times changed, and it became an expensive trip, not worth the cost.
The Humber Bridge opened up a direct route, but not by train. For train, the crossing point over the Humber is upstream at Goole.
A battle with a parking machine in Old Town Hull. It did take cash, but no cash. No tap and pay. Can pay by text, but not a recognised number. No way was I downloading a parking app. I had to call a number to pay. Fairly easy, but why all this hassle. What if I get a ticket? Take it up with the Town Hall.
Parking was close by Wonky Tulip, which was a grave disappointment. Smell of stale cooking, clueless on serving coffee.
Hull Old Town was very quiet. It used to be very busy on a Saturday. A sign of the times. No one has any money.
Trinity Market has gone down hill since my last visit. The excellent burger stall has gone. As has the craft beer stall. Why were all the stalls closing early?
Talking to one of the stallholders, he said many of the shops in the town centre had closed.
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