Once the thriving heart of the city when its fortunes centered on the River Hull. Times changed and High Street fell into decline. It hasn't fully recovered yet, but there are signs of investment in the area that bode well for its future.

A feature of the area are the narrow cuts or staithes running down to the River Hull. Again, these show indications of investment and improvement, including warehouse conversions into student and other accommodation.

This area does offer one unique attraction (if you like that sort of thing): if you look carefully enough in the places the tarmac has worn away, you can find traces of the only wooden cobbles we've ever seen.

The four pubs in the area are a mixed bunch; but each in its own way is worth a look. The classic must be Ye Olde Black Boy; so if you only have the time or the inclination for one, that has to be it.