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Kingston upon Hull · Alexandria

Place · 11th c. CE

Kingston upon Hull

Also known as

Cyningestun on Hull
GB-KHL
Hal
Halla
Hull
Hull

Image illustrating Kingston upon Hull — archival plate · Wikimedia Commons · Kingston upon Hullsee Wikimedia Commons

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