The mainly-wooden structure grew and shrank in size over the years, due to the constant variations i

The mainly-wooden structure grew and shrank in size over the years, due to the constant variations in trade but used to be (until as recently as the 1950’s) a two-storey series of covered walkways. Only a basic one-level structure still exists but it offers the best views along the Humber as far as the Humber Bridge to the West and Spurn Point to the East, some 30-odd miles – and of the North Lincolnshire coast.
Dropping into the river next to the pier is a stone (now covered with concrete) slipway known locally as the ‘Oss Wash. This was where – you’ve guessed it – the city’s horses were brought to be washed.
For those with an interest in all things, erm, lavatorial, budget rental car discount code there are also the Pierhead toilets; one of the best examples of Victorian public convenience in the UK. Not that Hull is short of such things, there are more marvellous lavs elsewhere in the city, under statues of King Billy and Queen Victoria.
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